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Definition of 'good'

Good describing quality, expressing approval.

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Definition of good noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

morally right

• Do they even know the difference between good and evil ?
• Is religion always a force for good?
• The charity does a lot of good.
• the difference between good and evil.
• Her goodness shone through.
• In disadvantaged areas, schools can be a force for good.
• the struggle between good and evil
• Schools can definitely be seen as a force for good in this area.
• do (somebody)
• for somebody/​something’s good
• a force for good
• for somebody’s (own) good
• for the good of something

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synonyms for good

• exceptional
• satisfactory
• commendable
• first-class
• super-eminent
• super-excellent
• up to snuff

See also synonyms for: best better goods

antonyms for good

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• unacceptable
• unsatisfactory

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How to use good in a sentence

Years of historical data and analysis helped guide the teams on which keywords were historically the best performing.

For best results, however, you should achieve 50 conversions over a 30-day period prior to implementing Target ROAS bidding.

If you own a small salon in Los Angeles, most people looking for salon services will search for very specific phrases like “salons in Los Angeles” or “best hair stylists in Los Angeles.”

Despite the best efforts of all involved, from players to TV producers, things were off all night.

Forwards Bile and Wahab were extremely active during Georgetown’s best runs, but foul trouble kept taking both off the floor.

As an example of good science-and-society policymaking, the history of fluoride may be more of a cautionary tale.

The speaker conjures up centuries of collective sagacity, aligning oneself with an eternal, inarguable good .

I think everybody would like to be handsome and good at karate.

Petty, shade, and thirst are my favorite human “virtues” and the trifecta of any good series of “stories.”

Finding a smuggler in Ventimiglia is easier than finding good food.

We resolved to do our best to merit the good opinion which we thus supposed them to entertain of us.

And with some expressions of mutual good -will and interest, master and man separated.

She did not need a great cook-book; She knew how much and what it took To make things good and sweet and light.

The Seven-score and four on the six middle Bells, the treble leading, and the tenor lying behind every change, makes good Musick.

Those in whom the impulse is strong and dominant are perhaps those who in later years make the good society actors.

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• affirmative
• beyond a doubt
• by all means
• good enough
• indubitably
• most assuredly
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably
• without fail
• intelligent
• cat's pajamas
• crackerjack
• meritorious
• out of sight
• out of this world
• praiseworthy
• super-duper
• on the ball
• on the beam
• quick on the trigger
• quick on the uptake
• quick-witted
• up to speed
• convenience
• gratification
• improvement
• pre-eminence
• recognition
• superiority
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Kayleigh mcenany’s definition of ‘good polling’ has critics facepalming.

Senior Reporter, HuffPost

Kayleigh McEnany made a comical slip while analyzing Democratic victories in Tuesday’s elections.

The White House press secretary-turned- Fox News host pointed to Republican disappointments in Kentucky and Ohio, noting they are both red states.

Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, won reelection in deep-red Kentucky. In Ohio, voters passed a ballot referendum to codify abortion access into the state’s constitution, as well as another ballot initiative to legalize cannabis for recreational adult use that Republican state lawmakers opposed.

“Tonight, the midterm elections, the last few elections — we must recognize as a party, good polling does not always translate into resounding victory,” McEnany said.

“It must be operationalized” with early voting, mail-in ballot and get-out-the-vote strategies, she added.

There has been much debate about polling methods in recent years amid surprises in the 2016 and 2020 election cycles. In last year’s midterms, though certain surveys led many pundits to predict a “red wave” which did not materialize, post-election analyses found the polls were actually much more accurate overall .

It appears McEnany, who served in former President Donald Trump ’s administration, confused favorable polls with predictive ones, and the X, formerly Twitter, brigade promptly pounced:

Tell you what, Kayleigh… you can have your good polling and we’ll take the electoral wins. https://t.co/D9mdL3SCG8 — Heather (@featherty) November 8, 2023

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. https://t.co/XlhE4F7sJr — Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) November 8, 2023

So her definition of “good polling” is…wrong polling? Consistent with everything we know about her so far. https://t.co/b8vBt35bPr — Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) November 8, 2023

How you gonna call it "good polling" when it's so clearly WRONG? Oh, right, nothing you say is truthful, my bad. https://t.co/7n128rEruu — @MsArielKnox (on Threads) (@MsArielKnox) November 8, 2023

Oh. https://t.co/sDlU2te0DF — Charlie Sykes (@SykesCharlie) November 8, 2023

I have unmated socks that are better political analysts than Kayleigh. https://t.co/nZMUhTulpo — Mattie Timmer (@MattieTimmer) November 8, 2023

Historical footage of Kayleigh's polling method in Kentucky and Ohio https://t.co/bCJZv6vX8Z pic.twitter.com/SkkCtVmObW — Bad Fox Graphics (@BadFoxGraphics) November 8, 2023

Narrator: It was not good polling. It never is. https://t.co/uP0m46Jv3y — Mike Redmond (@theredmond) November 8, 2023

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good adjective ( PLEASANT )

• There's a good film on TV tonight .
• "Did you have a good holiday ?" "Yes, thanks ."
• We should make the most of this good weather .
• Have you read any good novels lately ?
• I have a very good social life .

good adjective ( HIGH QUALITY )

Good adjective ( successful ), good adjective ( kind ), good adjective ( healthy ), good adjective ( positive ), good adjective ( suitable ), good adjective ( behaviour ), good adjective ( morally right ), good adjective ( complete ), good adjective ( large ), good adjective ( satisfaction ), good noun ( advantage ), good noun ( morally right ), translations of good.

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to improve your position by going past other people quickly or by missing out some stages

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