goodwill

noun

ˌgu̇d-ˈwil How to pronounce goodwill (audio)
Definition of goodwillnext
1
as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support the long tradition of goodwill that exists between the United States and Canada

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2
as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something took on the task of coaching the soccer team with lots of zeal and goodwill

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Recent Examples of goodwill The article concludes that genuine empowerment requires substantial capital investment, not just goodwill, to build effective support systems. — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 They’re heavily scheduled as working training vessels and ambassadors of goodwill, and merely getting on their itineraries required planning that began in April 2020. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026 By the end of the 1970s, the band and movemenet were losing goodwill, loathed by both the hip disco cognoscenti and a reactionary macho counterinsurgence that culminated in the vinyl furnace at Disco Demolition Night in Chicago. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026 Possibly contributing to Clayton-Thomas’ decision to leave the band – although this is disputed by some – was the group’s decision to participate in a 1970 goodwill tour sponsored by the US State Department, a move unpopular with the band’s anti-war fan base. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for goodwill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
  1. friendship
  2. willingness
  3. generosity
  4. friendliness
  5. cordiality
Noun
  • Just a few days later, Navratilova spoke by phone about the film, the friendship and their cancer battles.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Bridget Foley, former executive editor of WWD, worked closely with Queen, and developed a deep friendship.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of friendship
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  • Their willingness to take on the risk of crossing the narrow waterway is crucial for the normalization of the oil market, still recovering from a historic four-month crisis.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Public Act 26-108 reflects a willingness by lawmakers from both parties to evaluate promising treatments through research rather than assumption.
    — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of willingness
Noun
  • But a wiser course might be to emphasize a kind of counter-nostalgia, reclaiming a mythic past for the forces of tolerance and democratic generosity.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Perhaps subsequent history shows that his generosity of spirit was misplaced.
    — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
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Noun
  • There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • Keewaydin Island Keewaydin Island is an eight-mile-long, undeveloped barrier island located between Naples and Marco Island, known for its totally unspoiled white-sand beaches and dog-friendliness.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Definition of friendliness
Noun
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of cordiality

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