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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
Independents are split on whether AI is good (50%) or bad (49%) for them personally. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Steven Jacob, the general manager, and his wife Annelie, who heads up the food side, take really good care of everyone. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
In their most recent earnings reports, both LVMH and Kering reported jewelry as their fastest-growing segment, outpacing fashion and leather goods. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026 India ranked as Montreal’s second-largest market in 2025, with 1 million metric tons of goods exchanged between the parties. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
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In other words, there’s no reason practical hardware can’t also be good-looking. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 The county's promise of good-paying jobs has attracted immigrants to Elkhart and surrounding counties. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 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
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  • Jacaranda trees bloom in purple across the city’s streets and parks, making wandering between neighborhoods in search of milongas (tango dance halls) especially pleasant.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In a world of endless technical advancement, who could have predicted that the greatest luxury of all would be a pleasant conversation with a human?
    — Anna van Praagh, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The enforcement stems from Spotify’s requirement that family plan members reside at the same address—a seemingly reasonable policy in concept.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of reasonable
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  • Go to the Haveli restaurant by the pool for delicious flatbreads and salads, a nice change from the heavier fare at the main fort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tennessee has put together a very nice campaign with six wins and just one loss.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Our tortured contemporary education is a logical outgrowth of its origin story.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But with wingers like Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper, the logical spot for her was striker.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • And just remember that ​question for ⁠a couple of days from now, okay?
    — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The police officer, whose name has not been released, was transported to a Plano hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm and is expected to be okay, officials told CBS News Texas.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • The Michigan Senate contest is just one of the high-profile races where AIPAC has spent in favor of a pro-Israel politician or in opposition to someone the organization sees as less favorable to Israel.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Wedgewood polls tended to be about 1 percentage point more favorable for Democrats than other polls, according to Silver.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Some residents say Netanyahu failed to deliver security or attend to the north; others remain loyal and argue Israel should strike Hezbollah harder.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Name brands still have loyal customers, but the momentum behind private label suggests recognizable packaging is no longer the deciding factor in what shoppers put in their carts.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of loyal
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  • BlackRock, the largest asset manager on earth, put up $100 million over five years to connect 50,000 workers with skilled trades training.
    — Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Kacmarek, a skilled run blocker, permitted the first sack of his career.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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