good news
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good news
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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One piece of good news was that 25 felines from a "cat cafe" inside the mall were rescued and transferred to Hiroshima, triggering widespread relief on social media.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The good news seemingly continued late last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"The good news is that the evidence shows that secure attachment is the most stable. Which means that once you become secure, you tend to stay secure."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The good news is, I’ve got options before I have to pay it — and so do you.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Kennedy wanted to get the good news out as quickly as possible.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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