in favor

idiom

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

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Germany previously had mandatory military service for males aged 18-23, but this was suspended in 2011 in favor of an all-voluntary army. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025 That lawsuit included testimony from former San Jose State volleyball players Alyssa Sugai and Elle Patterson alleging they were passed over for scholarships in favor of Fleming. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025 The two members of the DI cabinet from the SEC had voted in favor of allowing pro sports betting. Doug Feinberg, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025 Though the style may have been briefly sidelined in favor of muted wood tones and large neutral tiles, black-and-white checkerboard flooring is staging a comeback, bringing visual energy and a hint of nostalgia with it. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 2025.

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