GOODNESS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

goodness

noun

ˈgu̇d-nəs

Definition of goodness

as in integrity

conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives

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Recent Examples of goodness The border with Mexico itself, because, honestly — thank goodness. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 How much capacity do people really have to choose between goodness and evil? — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 And as God’s spiritual children, made in His image and likeness, our true identity is inseparable from Him and reflects His goodness and harmony. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026 Still, the goodness of the final product justifies the effort. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goodness

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Noun

Although without Netanyahu’s charisma, Eisenkot, the son of Jewish immigrants from Morocco, is widely regarded by voters as a man of integrity.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
In response, the ambassadors of France and Spain made public statements emphasizing the importance of a credible electoral process and the need for Haiti’s next president to have integrity.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of integrity

Noun

Not sincere, caring concern, and not questions about the legality or morality of Grace’s ultimatum.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Their morality, as Peter Thiel taught Sam Altman, is to become a monopoly — that’s the only true business, is to be a monopoly.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of morality

Noun

The nod to purity emphasized the paint brand’s relationship to cleanliness and virtue, and possibly other notions of bigotry.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
For Monday meditation, the teaching group has assigned the 10 paramis (spiritual virtues) of Buddhism, which explore topics like generosity, wisdom and patience.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of virtue

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