goodness

Example Sentences

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“Like my parents, I never gave up. … Never stopped believing in the beacon-light goodness of California and thankfully, neither did you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

That would change, of course, And thank goodness.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

To which Martin Amis added, “and goodness writes purple.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

“I believe there are secrets in the woods. And I believe that goodness wins out.”

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu