goodness

Example Sentences

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His bad-boy swagger externally obfuscates his heart of gold, but his goodness and morality are apparent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

Airlines aren’t honoring the tickets out of the goodness of their hearts, says Going founder Scott Keyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

There was only one person left to process, thank goodness.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat