in favor

idiom

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

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The 36-29 finish in favor of the Texans gave them a 4-5 record on the season, while the Jaguars fell to 5-4. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025 That sentiment, while proclaimed in jest, captures a current appetite among many celebrities and fans alike to break away from conventional interviews in favor of more authentic and flavorful content. Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025 Jackson, a frequent dissenter from a series of recent decisions in favor of the administration, is the justice assigned to oversee appeals from Rhode Island, where the case originated. Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025 Bedford kicker Andrew Livshin, who had been accurate all night, missed the extra point, which kept the lead 20-14 in favor of Bedford. Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 8 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 11 Nov. 2025.

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