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good news

noun

  1. news of an occurrence that is beneficial
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Pronunciation: /ɡʊd nuːz/ / [ɡʊʔ nɪu̯z] / [ɡʊd nɪu̯z]

noun

  1. Something or someone pleasant, fortunate, or otherwise positive.

    The mainstream media hones in on bad news stories where UK railways are concerned, yet gives scant attention to the many items of good news emerging from the network.

  2. The message of Jesus concerning the salvation of the faithful, as elaborated in the Gospels.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see good, news.