1
as in positive
expressing approval
favorable reviews for the movie were few
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2
as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
favorable economic conditions for opening a new business
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
moved to a region with a milder climate in the hope that it would be more favorable to his health
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Recent Examples of favorable
The favorable analysis comes in the lead-up to San Diego City Council’s future consideration of a long-term ground lease and development deal with the Midway Rising team.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Based on regression to the mean, if nothing else, the turnover luck is bound to be less favorable this year.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Tuesday.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Exchange rates were wildly favorable, and the black market offered even better deals.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Based on regression to the mean, if nothing else, the turnover luck is bound to be less favorable this year.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Tuesday.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Exchange rates were wildly favorable, and the black market offered even better deals.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorable
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On the positive side, Dewitt said FIU’s defensive line – since last year – has gotten longer, wider and more athletic.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Young finished on a positive note, leading the Panthers to a 4-5 record overall and a 92.2 passer rating in the final weeks of the season with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The last race before the summer break in Hungary showed promising signs for the team.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Among the most promising signs in Monday’s data were great strides by the city’s youngest test takers.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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This combination of experience—specifically, that diversity of history and background—is beneficial for treating the broad range of patients who require health care.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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While a nuisance, twig ants may be beneficial by feeding on other insects and fungal spores.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But in general, if your heart age is younger than your actual age—or, just a couple years older—that’s a good sign, Khan said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Warmer times are best for training a puppy, as much more time can be spent outside.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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Since revamping its schedule in 2024 and increasing local programming and music, WDET-FM has gotten an encouraging response.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The legislation also follows several studies that highlighted concerning examples of AI therapy tools overlooking, or even encouraging, signs of mental distress.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, an update made the model too agreeable, sometimes saying what sounded nice instead of what was actually helpful.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Bats are mostly helpful, rarely harmful and play a vital role in the ecosystem.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just as her holiday home had to be seen to be believed, so also did this beautiful Christmas lady whose bright light brought so much joy to the world.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorable. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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