in favor

idiom

: approved of, supported, or popular
Her theories are no longer in favor.

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But at the first sign of fall, these are quickly packed away in favor of layers and more practical pieces. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025 The country’s senate voted 327-0 on Wednesday in favor of the bill, with 15 abstentions. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 31 Oct. 2025 Visit off-the-tourist-trail destinations If possible, try to forgo some of the classic holiday travel destinations in favor of some off-the-tourist-trail locations. AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025 In the future, wholesale will be reduced in favor of expanding Puma’s direct-to-consumer channels, both online and in brick-and-mortar. Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in favor

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“In favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20favor. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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