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 In the lobby, the Marketplace is well stocked for grab and go goodies. John Oseid, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Razer has announced some new handheld gaming goodies, including remote PC streaming capabilities for the Kishi Ultra mobile controller and a folding multiplatform RGB dock for the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and more. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025 Keep your pockets open because gifts and goodies will come your way; or a flirtation with someone richer might occur. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025 Donna Langley and Matt Strauss get those remaining goodies, Mark Lazarus inherits the goners. Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goody
Noun
  • Despite living in Chocolate Town, Timmy loves the diverse selection of chocolate candy produced in Candyland.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • It is naturally found in certain foods, like dairy products and fruit, and is added to others, like candy and ice cream.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Go have all the cuddles and eat all the doggie treats!
    Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Frozen yogurt faithfuls can shop the deluxe version of this appliance to make this treat and even more desserts.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The food offer comprises bakery items, bowls, sweets like brownies or brigadeiros, the typical Brazilian chocolate truffles, all made using natural, high-quality ingredients.
    Andrea Onate, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
  • In the pantheon of Chicago sweets, few are more beloved than Frango Mints and Garrett Popcorn.
    Monica Eng, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Co-presenting the Animated Feature and Animated Short categories, the unlikely duo navigated their bits and at various moments, sweetly linked arms or hands.
    Elizabeth Leonard, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Getting into Gillis’ monologue, like Dave Chappelle and many other stand-ups who’ve hosted over the years the comedian kicked off his second stint by re-hashing some of his regular bits, as well as introducing some new jokes to the Studio 8H crowd.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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