Definitions

a good many

ADJECTIVE

frequent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commonplace constant continual incessant intermittent numerous periodic persistent recurrent usual

STRONG

expected general iterated manifold recurring reiterated

WEAK

customary everyday familiar habitual many monotonous numberless perpetual pleonastic profuse redundant reiterative successive thick ubiquitous various

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken ceasing continual ending inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular permanent uncommon unusual

WEAK

occasional rare sporadic unrepeated

Example Sentences

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“There has been Venezuelan crude building up off of China for a good many months now. There’s Iranian crude as well,” said Matt Smith, a Kpler analyst.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

And I think that’s a good many people.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024

We would bond over our dogs, as a good many also brought along their companions.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023

In the days of yesteryear, strikers such as Chelsea's Ian Hutchinson or the great Peter Osgood, and a good many others, sacrificed themselves on the altar of hubris, vendettas and chasing lost causes.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2023

In one corner stood a wide loom with a good many of the threads straggling down.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

a good many

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