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 Biggest Video Games Coming Out in December 2024 By Rahul Majumdar Contributing Pop Culture Writer 0 Following the release of its second expansion, indie game publisher Team17 has released Dredge Complete Collector's Edition for PS5 and Nintendo Switch, which includes many physical goodies. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 There were other goodies like a $275 voucher for food. Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024 Lastly, in Spain, instead of awaiting Santa Claus for goodies, children look to Los Reyes Magos (the Three Kings) to bring them treats. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024 Holiday Gift Ideas of Food from Germany Lebkuchen, Liebchen Anyone who is fond of German baking will adore the humongous Lebkuchen Schmidt Festive Chest 2024, packed with traditional goodies such as stollen, a generous assortment of Lebkuchen, biscuits and more. Rona Berg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goody 
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Noun
  • The dye has been used for everything from candy to fruit snacks to baked goods and some beverages, particularly food products with a strawberry flavor, such as Yoo-hoo Strawberry Drink or Betty Crocker's Fruit by the Foot.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • It's found in foods like candy, icing, and frozen desserts, as well as in oral medications.2 In 1988, a study found that red dye No. 3 may cause cancer in rats.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Yet beyond its inviting waters is another treat, a vibrant culinary scene shaped by Maya, Mestizo, Creole, and Garifuna traditions.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The display case with other sweet treats like tiramisu, chocolate chip cookies, and ginger snaps with yuzu glaze acts as both a display of Pinkerton’s wares and decor.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This means those festive sweets will have a less dramatic impact on your energy levels.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Houston's food scene thrived with new restaurant openings, Michelin Guide recognition, and plenty of opportunities to indulge in delicious dishes and sweets.
    Shafaq Patel, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • There’s a even bit of Austin Burke’s salesmanship character in Sager, who has plugged the store on The Happy Customer Channel on YouTube or on frequent radio commercials and as a guest on Big 105.9.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Skits are one-joke bits done in grade school or by guys at the Rotary Club.
    Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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  • Viewers have combed every corner of David Lynch’s long-lingering frames for extra tidbits of intel and meaning, while others spot those blood-red curtains hanging over black-and-white tiles and can’t change the channel fast enough.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Here’s the full video of the reveal, which includes the tidbit about backward compatibility.
    Andrew Webster, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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