goodness

Example Sentences

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The characters may well be good people—certainly that is how Ms. Patchett means to portray them—but their goodness is never put to any test, so it exists as nothing more than an affirming idea.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Oh, my goodness, it’s becoming more visible,” exclaimed the 64-year-old Thater.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Thank goodness she was assigned this case; she worked in this very U.S. attorney’s office for years, so she understands what a fall from grace this is.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

“Oh my goodness, Duane!” exclaimed Magic, rolling her eyes very dramatically.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el