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good-natured

[good-ney-cherd] / ˈgʊdˈneɪ tʃərd /


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"You're creating beautiful work on someone's face," she says with a good-natured laugh.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Rahma engages in good-natured banter, responding to each proposition with “100% agree” or “100% disagree.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The “Traitors” host proved himself to be an amiable, good-natured BAFTAs anchor, changing his flamboyant, sequined suits several times, once to an ornate white ensemble in honor of the costume category.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

You won’t find any of the good-natured platitudes of a body swap comedy like “Freakier Friday” here.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

In other circumstances, Pax would have welcomed the good-natured little fox’s company.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker




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