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Synonyms

good for

Idioms  

  1. Beneficial to, as in Milk is good for children . [Tenth century a.d. ]

  2. Financially reliable, able to pay or repay, as in They know he's good for a big tip . [Mid-1800s]

  3. Able to serve or continue to function, as in This furniture's good for at least ten more years , or I hope you're not tired—I'm good for another three miles or so . [Mid-1800s]

  4. Equivalent in value; also, valid for. For example, These coupons are good for a 20 percent discount , or This contract is good for the entire life of the book . [Second half of 1800s]

  5. good for someone . An expression of approval, as in Good for Bill—he's sold the car , or Good for you! You passed the exam . This usage differs from the others in that orally a slight emphasis is placed on you or whoever is being mentioned. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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I was paying for something that’s good for me and that can’t be a bad thing, right?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"This will be good for Paris because the capital is currently experiencing a drop in hotel occupancy rates" due to the international situation, said Didier Arino, chief executive at the consulting firm Protourisme.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“There might be a lot of uncertainty, and that might not be good for a society in general.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Conor Benn says WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia is "good for boxing" but believes the American is a "liability".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The fosters Coal had been with at the time required that he have some kind of after-school activity because it would be good for him.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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