goody

variants or goodie
as in candy
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies

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Recent Examples of goody The free-to-play multiplayer game is launching with 33 playable characters, which is already a great value for players, but PlayStation owners can get some extra goodies. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Read our Nomad Black Friday Sale roundup for more Nomad goodies. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 Qatar Airways first and business travelers receive one with goodies from French perfumer Diptyque, while Finnair’s business and premium economy passengers get one from Finnish designer Marimekko. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024 L'Occitane's classic advent calendar comes with 24 skin, hair and bodycare goodies in the brand's signature scents, like lavender and cherry blossom (and spoiler: there's four full-size products). People Staff, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goody 
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Noun
  • Since this is The Masked Singer, Lachey is joined by backup dancers dressed as faceless peppermint candies and nightmare-inducing yetis during the performance, which is set against fake falling snow and a beautiful festive backdrop.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The flavors included chocolate cherry nougat, malt candy, and banana bread.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Clips shared to the account show him on walks in a meadow, through fields and on the beach, being a pampered passenger on car rides, and being showered with love, treats and attention.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Lauder lifted up shining bowls filled with seasonal treats.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Related article Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says Researchers looked at sugar consumption in three categories: sugary beverages, sweets like pastries, and toppings like honey or sugar added to tea or coffee, according to the study.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, demand is stalling as Americans remain less likely to spend additional money on chocolate and sweets.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • As on Android, the bulk of the app data is deleted to free up space, with key bits of information kept on your phone.
    David Nield, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This understandable bit of gamesmanship has unintended consequences.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Absurd behind-the-scenes tidbits from the crew reveal Gaga approached the role like a Daniel Day-Lewis acolyte who refused to break character.
    Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
  • To make things worse for the intruder, the system can decode the drone's Remote ID and read off detailed readouts on its location, speed, and altitude, among other interesting tidbits.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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