1
as in positive
expressing approval
favorable reviews for the movie were few
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Relevance
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2
as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
favorable economic conditions for opening a new business
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3
as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
moved to a region with a milder climate in the hope that it would be more favorable to his health
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Recent Examples of favorable
Gray’s Central Valley district could look a lot different next year, and more favorable for Democrats, if voters approve Proposition 50 in November.
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Kate Wolffe
october 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Consumer feedback — favorable or not — is also considered when developing new products, Hanson said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have a team built for long-term success, and favorable terms on a new arena, but are limited due to the size of their market.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The judge, clearly outraged, issued a sanction allowing my lawyer to cross-examine the witnesses about their favorable opinions — but otherwise faced no consequences.
—Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
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Kate Wolffe
october 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Consumer feedback — favorable or not — is also considered when developing new products, Hanson said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have a team built for long-term success, and favorable terms on a new arena, but are limited due to the size of their market.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The judge, clearly outraged, issued a sanction allowing my lawyer to cross-examine the witnesses about their favorable opinions — but otherwise faced no consequences.
—Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorable
Adjective
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A number of positive changes are being made around the world, of course, as green alternatives like electric vehicles and solar panels become more widely adopted—and affordable.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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These connections have been known to have a positive health impact overall, but researchers at Cornell University focused on the long-term advantages for biological aging.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rookie guard Dylan Harper, the second overall pick, and 2024 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle form a promising core that has San Antonio’s rebuild ahead of schedule.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Health journalist Tara Haelle delves into promising options, including beta cell transplants that would eliminate the need for immunosuppressive drugs.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the two companies have not had a commercial relationship in recent years, both Netflix and AMC are intrigued by the mutually beneficial opportunities that could arise from this and future collaborations.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Hiking With Dogs Walking your dogs and taking them on hikes has been proven to be beneficial for both owners and canines by improving mental and physical health.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His free-throw stroke looked good, buoyed by sinking all but two of his eight attempts.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Another factor is whether your partnership's no-trump range is a strict 15-17 or includes good 14-counts.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Williams has shown some encouraging signs.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, my mother was very encouraging with that.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
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In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Turner is experienced, and a change could be helpful just for the sake of change.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Their observations revealed an ULIRG hidden just behind the bright quasar, invisible to traditional optical telescopes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The bright pink and green exterior of the secluded river lodge perfectly matched her and her fiancé's wedding colors.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorable. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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