good people

noun

US, informal + old-fashioned
: an honest, helpful, or morally good person
I like him; he's good people.

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My heart goes out to her family who are good people, and are suffering the greatest loss anyone could bear. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Finding good people, good colleagues, doing good work with them and having their back. Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025 Just be with your family, keep good people around you, and good friends. Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 24 Feb. 2025 Togetherness can never be overvalued Togetherness is a major theme throughout the film, and Sam Wilson has a network of good people who work alongside him. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for good people

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“Good people.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20people. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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