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

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

"When I brought him up to the surface I realised it was actually a big adult hog - and my goodness did he smell bad," explained Andy.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Thank goodness I had a chicken in the icebox.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland