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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
$10,000 is a goodly reward to offer for a missing wedding ring
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2
as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a goodly number of people gathered to watch the spectacle
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as in lovely
very pleasing to look at
the smartly dressed soldiers marching snappily along made for a goodly sight
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Recent Examples of goodly
In optical light, void galaxies look bluer on average than galaxies in denser regions, thanks to starlight beaming from a goodly number of hulking, bluish stars.
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Adam Hadhazy, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2016
Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022
From this play’s powerful moments could be made a goodly list.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2022
Next, spray a goodly amount of Neem oil product on the soil and the container and tubers to kill as many of the remaining spores as possible.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2022
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Adam Hadhazy, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2016
Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022
From this play’s powerful moments could be made a goodly list.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2022
Next, spray a goodly amount of Neem oil product on the soil and the container and tubers to kill as many of the remaining spores as possible.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodly
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Some parents, for example, said nursing home administrators told them their children couldn’t go home until the family had a large private bedroom for the disabled child.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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With time, some cells that reproduce more readily can overtake others and create large clones.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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Historically, The Boras Corporation has taken considerable time to weigh offers for clients.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Houston was forecast to see considerable disruptions and dangerous driving conditions.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Jan. 2025
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December is a lovely time to be in Lisbon for the Christmas markets, the largest of which is Wonderland Lisboa, which also has attractions like ice skating and a Ferris wheel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Why is there such a sizable difference in NET despite how much stronger the schedule and victories have been for Teams B and D?—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Democrat Giannoulias, who took office in January 2023, has been compiling an impressive and sizable portfolio of innovations in the Secretary of State’s Office.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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If the initial list is any indication, however, any legislative bans on DEI initiatives might prove more performative than substantial.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some lawmakers, particularly Democrats, also criticize the long-running U.S. policy of giving substantial arms aid to Egypt.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The album is often gorgeous and expansive, with several songs running over 8 minutes long that return to Homogenic’s palette of grand string arrangements and booming drums, as if Björk is soothing herself with beautiful melodies.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Creators on Etsy can take the fabric of a pet’s collar and turn it into jewelry, and there are even ways to turn their ashes or fur into beautiful keepsake memorials.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Every great city prides its ability to rebound after ruin.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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But what makes the coffee shop experience important to us as individuals and a society is something greater than the sum of its parts.—
David G. Allan,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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And the price tag — not his abilities — has prevented LaVine from being moved despite significant interest from both the Bulls and LaVine over the past year.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Meta is holding a Fresh Start sale to kick off the year 2025 in style, and is offering some Meta Quest 3, 3S and Quest 2 titles at a significant discount as part of it.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Goodly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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