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adjective

ˈgu̇d How to pronounce good (audio)
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses we had a good time at the movies

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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation

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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue a good person who seldom did wrong good behavior will earn you the respect of others

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as in logical
according to the rules of logic you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—it's because I said so

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as in OK
being to one's liking that band's music is good

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as in favorable
expressing approval gave the restaurant a good review

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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something a good Democrat who wouldn't dream of voting for a Republican candidate

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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor he's good at math

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as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward she is good enough to win a fellowship

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as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance that electrician is good at what he does

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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation those rotten apples aren't good to eat

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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection

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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust a car that should be good for another few years

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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard if these measurements are good, the venetian blind should fit the window perfectly

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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at an actress who always looks good on-screen

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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the day didn't like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him

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as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others if the church is to stay open, it's going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members

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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great

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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment

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good

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noun

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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow

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as in interest
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success I am doing this for your own good

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as in stock
goods plural products that are bought and sold in business had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day

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as in qualification
goods plural a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods

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as in effects
goods plural transportable items that one owns before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods

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good

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adverb

as in fine
in a satisfactory way things are going good for us

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Recent Examples of good
Adjective
And this is kind of my best way of showing my respect towards Kyle Busch and respect to the Busch family. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 What’s coming next at Bad Daddy’s Masterson believes September’s monthly drop could be one of Bad Daddy’s best yet. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
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As Chinese people’s incomes have grown, so has their appetite for meat, dairy, and other goods. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026 Construction work is also being suspended to ensure the movement of goods, Bilger said. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
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Orange County’s future depends on an economy where businesses have the tools and support to succeed while workers have access to good-paying careers that allow families to thrive. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 Finding a pair that's both comfortable and good-looking is the real challenge, but hundreds of shoppers have found their unicorn in Quince's Italian Leather Platform Sandal. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for good
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
  1. pleasant
  2. reasonable
  3. nice
  4. logical
  5. OK
  6. favorable
  7. loyal
  8. skilled
Adjective
  • Do not leave the important detail implied because the tone feels pleasant today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Adding to the pleasure of a visit here is the location, the walk to Home Park from the station being one of the more pleasant, through the city’s Central Park.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasant
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  • Therefore, Tunick remains presumed innocent unless prosecutors prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Since the State could not disprove the justification defense beyond a reasonable doubt, the evidence resulted in the decision that no criminal charges would be filed against the fast-food employees.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
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  • An Oscar winning, Brit Award record setting couple has a nice ring to it.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The hotel has one restaurant (a Japanese Mediterranean dining room from local celebrity chef Olivier da Costa) and a nice gym.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of nice
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  • The common thought is that Boris is actually Doctor Strange, the magic-wielder being a logical choice for an appearance alongside Doom (or at least some evil variant of him).
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • What to See and Do In Duluth The North Shore begins where I-35 ends in Duluth—a city that is a great weekend getaway by itself and a logical spot to spend at least one night before your North Shore Scenic Drive trip.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of logical
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  • Being financially okay is about more than the size of an account balance.
    — Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Those local leaders who came in as Democrats five, six, seven years ago wanted to make shoplifting okay, kept the schools closed too long, they got repudiated by voters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of OK
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  • This year, however, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map more favorable to Republicans, which eliminates one of Alabama's two majority-Black seats.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This year's display is particularly favorable because the shower peaks on the night of the new moon, leaving skies free from bright moonlight that can wash out fainter meteors.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorable
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  • Because even influencers with relatively small followings have loyal audiences, brands also often pay them to talk about products.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While this is never guaranteed, some banks might do this as a courtesy for otherwise good or loyal customers; simply reach out and ask.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Analyzing a potential legal challenge The prospect of a trans woman who is skilled enough at basketball to play in the WNBA and who seeks employment in the WNBA is uncertain and, for now, speculative.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer found that AI-skilled workers earned a 56% average wage premium in 2024 and that required skills are changing 66% faster in roles most exposed to AI.
    — Daniel Gumucio, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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