good news
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good news
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The gains have been handsome, so there’s nothing wrong with taking profits, especially with all the good news on energy already behind the market.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
That's good news for fans who fell in love with the yearning empathy of early songs like Black Dog, Eugene and Weightless.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The good news is probably won’t work for him, since Satan himself couldn’t grant Vance more charisma.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Still, McCormick investors took the deal, as well as the company’s latest earnings report, which was also released Tuesday, as good news.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
“Well, the good news here,” Aunt Kitty said, snatching the pheasant bonnet from the rocker and tugging it onto her head, “is that you are a woman.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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