1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
$10,000 is a goodly reward to offer for a missing wedding ring
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2
as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a goodly number of people gathered to watch the spectacle
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3
as in lovely
very pleasing to look at
the smartly dressed soldiers marching snappily along made for a goodly sight
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Recent Examples of goodly
View Photos That audience is expected to include a goodly number of brand loyalists, and the RZ driving experience seems catered to them.
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Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 13 Mar. 2023
Bob’s Burgers clearly has a goodly number of devoted fans, considering that it’s lasted 12 seasons and more than 200 episodes.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022
From this play’s powerful moments could be made a goodly list.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2022
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Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 13 Mar. 2023
Bob’s Burgers clearly has a goodly number of devoted fans, considering that it’s lasted 12 seasons and more than 200 episodes.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022
From this play’s powerful moments could be made a goodly list.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodly
Adjective
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Having first launched in 2004, the Like a Version series has gone from being a near-impromptu acoustic affair to featuring larger studio productions.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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What the characters can or cannot do in response, and the catharsis they’re prevented from attaining, are both key parts of their story, and of life in the West Bank at large — a reality Nabulsi conveys in stark, realistic hues, despite her first-feature growing pains.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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One of the biggest success stories this year in Grand Rapids has been Amadeus Lombardi, who missed considerable time with injury but is comfortably the Griffins’ leading scorer on a per-game basis with 18 goals and 37 points in 41 games.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This explanation has been met with considerable doubt, with a persistent rumor circulating among wrestling fans that the injury was sustained during a physical altercation with Randy Savage, who was serving as an announcer at WrestleMania 9.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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My fellow guests were relaxed, friendly, and simply excited to be having a lovely holiday at sea.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Eggs are lovely, smooth, elegant, and the subject of fine art.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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While the flagship Pixels are all screen from the front, there's a sizable gap between the edge of the OLED and the aluminum frame.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lea Salonga brings additional star power to the sizable roster of extraordinary talents, including Tony and Olivier winners Gavin Lee, Beth Leavel and Joanna Riding.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Of finished medications ready for use, a substantial percentage are also manufactured overseas: India accounts for 48%, China 13%, and Europe another 7%.—
Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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It was allegedly discovered that all eight clients had substantial differences between the amount of money invested and what was in their accounts, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Order a drink, admire the master carpentry, and unwind with views of the beautiful garden.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The lead grew to 3-1 at 1:57 of the third with one of the most beautiful goals of the season.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the Canadians are doing less, which forces the U.S. to take on a greater share of the responsibility.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Development and learning Playing with car seat toys is a great way for babies to learn.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Edwards landed a decent percentage of his strikes at 66 percent, but the pressure from Muhammad limited his attempts to just 71 significant strikes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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By contrast, merely containing Russian and allied forces represents a significant victory for the Ukrainians.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Goodly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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