Synonyms of good
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as in reasonable 
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as in nice
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as in logical
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as in okay
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as in favorable
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as in loyal
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as in pleasant
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as in skilled
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as in worthy
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as in suitable
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as in appropriate
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as in considerable
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as in reliable
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as in accurate
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as in beautiful
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as in healthy
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as in charitable
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as in adequate
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as in beneficial
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as in benefit
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as in interest
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as in stock
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as in qualification
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as in effects
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as in fine
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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 okay
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 pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
we had a good time at the movies
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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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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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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
things are going good for us
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Recent Examples of good
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Before an ankle injury derailed his season last year, Robinson was on pace for a historic offensive rebounding campaign and was widely considered the league’s best on the glass.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 31 May 2025
If prices on goods increase because of country of origin, and sending goods internationally is already more expensive, that could see companies passing a higher portion of the cost on to their international customers.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023
There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
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Dealing with An Ex Dear Dealing: The last option – not addressing it – is your best bet.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Before an ankle injury derailed his season last year, Robinson was on pace for a historic offensive rebounding campaign and was widely considered the league’s best on the glass.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
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Add it to your morning protein shake or to add a nutty touch to baked goods like cookies.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 31 May 2025
If prices on goods increase because of country of origin, and sending goods internationally is already more expensive, that could see companies passing a higher portion of the cost on to their international customers.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
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Our work is paying off, with nearly 13,000 good-paying jobs secured.
—Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023
There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
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Under coach Manolo González, Espanyol has just placed a reasonable 14th in La Liga.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Like when Jesse makes the perfectly reasonable decision not to mount a doomed attempt to save a cultist when they're outnumbered by WLF members.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Wilson completed a pass to Dee Eskridge, who made a nice one-handed catch with cornerback Kendall Sheffield in coverage.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Personally choosing to use less water is a nice start, but grander actions will be needed to effectively address the interrelated issues that drive the overuse of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But there’s little logical argument for keeping him on.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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This is a logical form of thinking in the sense that AGI as an intellectual mechanism would be unable to compete in jobs that involve hands-on work.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Bubic relied on his fastball more to get in favorable counts before mixing the rest of his pitching arsenal.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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That means chances are favorable for geomagnetic storms that lead to widespread sightings of the northern lights in the near future.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The friends not keen on competing become our valiant team of producers — recording content and posting updates live for our loyal Instagram fanbase (almost 200 followers).—
Mia Venkat,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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His close friends and colleagues often described him as loyal, deeply thoughtful, and warm in his own way—just not overly expressive.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Make sure to learn about Filipino values, avoid superiority, and be a pleasant neighbor in this country that is welcoming you.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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View 7 Images The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
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State government has made the education and training of skilled aerospace workers an important priority.—
Yogi Tharanibalan,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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The hope, Morrison said, was to encourage employers to bring in skilled workers via the permanent residency pathway, on the theory that immigrants with green cards would, by being on stronger footing, be less likely to undercut wages for Americans than guest workers did.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 June 2025
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But the Huskies went out with pride in a neck-and-neck game, playing their best defense of the season against a worthy adversary that ultimately won it all.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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The union will introduce a new customer to the Supriya universe and, in turn, project her namesake brand to a global audience–a worthy opportunity in this testing fashion landscape.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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