MAKING GOOD Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

making good

phrase

variants or making good on

present participle of make good

as in fulfilling

to do what is required by the terms of He made good on his promise to pay back the loan within a year.

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as in making it

to reach a desired level of accomplishment She made good as a musician when she moved to New York City.

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Recent Examples of making good Slap added that the registry could help make post-secondary education more accessible by making good information widely available to prospective students in the state. — Kat Ramkumar, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 Real readiness comes from time behind the wheel, merging into fast-moving lanes, reacting to other drivers’ mistakes and making good decisions when conditions are less than ideal. — David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Sotelo said two helicopters with the ability to drop water at night had been requested late in the afternoon then later canceled because crews were making good progress. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026 But a lot of us are also making good use of the 15 hours of audio that come with Spotify Premium. — David Pierce, The Verge, 18 July 2026 The Sri Lanka bowlers kept up pressure throughout the day, making good use of short-pitch bowling to limit the scoring. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 And only around 20% of their energy and time can go towards making good films. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 June 2026

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Phrase

News stories and songs in the genre are making it onto more radars now, thanks to social media and evolving tastes.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Its wheelbase and overall dimensions are larger than the Eagle's, making it a tad more accommodating for bigger riders.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of making it

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Tod’s is getting ahead of the game, launching Digital Product Passports on its website with the help of Renoon, which is specializing in helping companies meet upcoming regulatory requirements.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Here's what scientists currently know so far, and where the hype may be getting ahead of the evidence.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of getting ahead

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Making every other drink a lower-cost nonalcoholic option can make a night out meaningfully cheaper without cutting it short.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
While a dry manicure is often confused with a Russian manicure, The Shade’s approach is rooted in the long-term sustainability of the nail, maintaining the nail bed and exfoliating the skin around the nail rather than aggressively cutting it back.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026