in favor

phrase

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

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Bold Wallpaper Bold florals, murals, and textured wallpaper were once stripped away in favor of neutral walls. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 This was easily the most definitive round in favor of either fighter. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Messina and Huntley each said he was boosted in the primary by his position as the only candidate in the race in favor of Amendment 3, which would roll back property taxes, as well as his business-minded views of how to run a county. Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 What results is a clunky viewing experience that tips the scales in favor of neither timeline, each half feeling like the first half of a full episode. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2026 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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