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good news

American  

noun

Informal.
  1. someone or something that is positive, encouraging, uplifting, desirable, or the like.


Etymology

Origin of good news

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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The good news seemingly continued late last week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

"This rare dose of good news for savers is somewhat of a silver lining after years of poor real returns," says Rachel Springall, of Moneyfacts.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Here’s more good news: Social Security automatically reviews your earnings each year.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

“I think we needed a little bit of good news given Jackie’s situation.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

"I have some good news and some bad news," Mr. McGuire began.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene

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