good guy

Example Sentences

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In any Hollywood film, the good guy must be wronged; only thereafter does he wreak havoc.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

He presents himself as a funny, silly, good guy.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

"He has just always had something about him that makes him a star," she says, adding that for most of his career, he's "always maintained a good guy persona".

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

In the Frank Capra classic, the good guy wins.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

The one thing I know about John is that he's a good guy.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds