1
as in nicely
in a pleasing way
her violin teacher has been favorably impressed with her progress
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as in positively
in an approving manner
most critics reviewed the movie favorably
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Recent Examples of favorably
Only 42% of Democrats viewed capitalism favorably, while 66% had a positive view of socialism.
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Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The poll found that both younger and older Democrats have warmed slightly on socialism since 2010, but Democrats under age 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably.
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Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In the summer of 2024, Gallup found that 47% of Democrats viewed Israel favorably, to just 26% who viewed the Palestinians favorably.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
In addition, 78% rate the country’s economy favorably, indicating a high level of trust in the broader economic environment.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Oklahoma generally compares favorably with many states from a trucking perspective, Herndon said, particularly because severe congestion is less common than in larger metropolitan areas.
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Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
If the balance sheet is sound, management incentives are improving and a credible catalyst exists, the uncertainty may resolve more favorably than the valuation assumes.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The House bill was reported favorably by the Ways and Means committee in March.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
However, his overall numbers still compare favorably with Kirk’s because of the disparity in games played.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The poll found that both younger and older Democrats have warmed slightly on socialism since 2010, but Democrats under age 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably.
—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In the summer of 2024, Gallup found that 47% of Democrats viewed Israel favorably, to just 26% who viewed the Palestinians favorably.
—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
In addition, 78% rate the country’s economy favorably, indicating a high level of trust in the broader economic environment.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Oklahoma generally compares favorably with many states from a trucking perspective, Herndon said, particularly because severe congestion is less common than in larger metropolitan areas.
—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
If the balance sheet is sound, management incentives are improving and a credible catalyst exists, the uncertainty may resolve more favorably than the valuation assumes.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The House bill was reported favorably by the Ways and Means committee in March.
—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
However, his overall numbers still compare favorably with Kirk’s because of the disparity in games played.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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Staff for Democratic Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, the president-elect, responded positively March 30.
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In fact, over two-thirds of Democrats view socialism more positively than capitalism.
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
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This matching option looks great unbuttoned and billowy, with one hem tucked in, or tied at the waist for a cropped look.
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Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
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Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink alternative to classic morning cocktails.
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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All that makes his new album, TON UP, a delightfully unexpected left turn.
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Chop it up finely, then put it in an ice cube tray with a thin layer of water on top.
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.
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Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.
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