GOODNESS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

goodness

noun

ˈgu̇d-nəs

Definition of goodness

as in integrity

conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives

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Recent Examples of goodness And then what came after that was many, many years of me having this dysphoria with my voice and trying to hear the goodness. — Jeffrey Masters, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Both content management systems are chock full of SEO goodness. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2026 The starchy goodness is the best possible accompaniment to the moist, meaty patties CJ’s serves up. — Katie Akin, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 Dave Anoia, who owns DiAnoia's Eatery, also loves serving up his restaurant's Italian goodness to the crowds. — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goodness

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Republican supporters say the bill would improve the integrity of elections, including the requirement to show a photo ID.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Two of the highest-ranking law enforcement officials in California are publicly sparring over the integrity of state elections, trading barbs on social media that highlight the fierce partisan divide on the issue heading into the November midterms.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrity

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Alongside them, an 82-year-old lawmaker wages a final battle against powerful religious opposition to change the law — and the belief that endurance is a virtue.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
And ads paid for by the prediction market and gambling industries don’t tout the virtues of those industries.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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