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 Nobody was better at selling their own inherent goodness to moviegoers. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 And as God’s spiritual children, made in His image and likeness, our true identity is inseparable from Him and reflects His goodness and harmony. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026 Still, the goodness of the final product justifies the effort. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Top it off with its Best of Beauty-winning Atobarrier365 Cream to lock in all that moisturizing goodness, and then keep a bottle of the Atobarrier365 Cream Mist handy for midday refreshes. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goodness

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Early showings have drawn critical acclaim, but it's also been criticized by Musk himself on X, saying the film has zero integrity.

— Stephen Desaulniers,Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
That growth has fueled disputes with states and Native American tribes over regulatory authority, while drawing scrutiny from sports leagues over game integrity and from advocates who say the platforms’ accessibility increases the risk of addiction.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of integrity

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Law & Courts A failed execution in Tennessee and plans to livestream a firing squad are recharging America’s death penalty debate, raising questions about morality and justice.

— Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026
The novel explores free will, fate, and morality, and was famously adapted into a classic film by Stanley Kubrick in 1971.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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New recruits and seasoned officers alike take field trips to the Museum of Tolerance, where trainers extol the virtues of multiculturalism.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Baek Ki-hyeon aspired to walk a path of virtue and provide for their sister through honest means — but his calculating spymaster big brother was never going to let them out of his grasp.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

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