1
as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the long tradition of goodwill that exists between the United States and Canada
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as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
took on the task of coaching the soccer team with lots of zeal and goodwill
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Recent Examples of goodwill
Russia may also try to manipulate the talks by halting its bombardment of Ukraine’s energy sector as a phony goodwill gesture and demanding that the U.S. prevent Kyiv from striking Russian soil in return.
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Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
This is because the company is unlikely to command the moat and goodwill of Amazon or Microsoft as leading Big Tech companies.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
These candidates offer a direct connection to Democratic values and policies, fostering long-term trust and goodwill.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verint completed several acquisitions during the quarter, including the purchase of Cogito Corporation, which contributed to an increase in goodwill.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
This is because the company is unlikely to command the moat and goodwill of Amazon or Microsoft as leading Big Tech companies.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
These candidates offer a direct connection to Democratic values and policies, fostering long-term trust and goodwill.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verint completed several acquisitions during the quarter, including the purchase of Cogito Corporation, which contributed to an increase in goodwill.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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In interviews, the two discussed their friendship, and the special included footage of them meeting for the first time in 2021.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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This setting becomes a transformative playground, where children can leave behind their medical concerns and immerse themselves in fun and friendship.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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How does an actor convey this kind of go-for-broke generosity, a quality as elusive as a cloud floating across the sky?Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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There has been an extraordinary outpouring of generosity, from the most modest to the wealthiest, and [from] beyond France.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Even in humans, a smile does not always convey friendliness and joy.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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That kind of friendliness requires adopting the clichéd feel-goodery inherent in many group fitness classes.Mikala Jamison, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
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The former President posted on Truth Social eight times about it, and his campaign and supporters have also latched on, in a sharp contrast from the notable cordiality shown on stage between Trump’s running mate Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minn.Koh Ewe, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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