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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3
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
Pennsylvania voters give their chief executive, Josh Shapiro, a healthy 59% approval rating and Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer gets favorable marks from 54% of her constituents.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The company cited a 10 percent decrease in units shipped, a 2 percent decline in average selling price, and lower shipping and handling revenue, partially offset by favorable returns.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
None of that distinguishes him as a difference maker, but peripheral numbers paint a favorable picture for a player the Astros thought could benefit from some offensive adjustments.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 May 2025
They can be set up to shoot in locations with favorable tax credits.
—Ed Lammi, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The company cited a 10 percent decrease in units shipped, a 2 percent decline in average selling price, and lower shipping and handling revenue, partially offset by favorable returns.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
None of that distinguishes him as a difference maker, but peripheral numbers paint a favorable picture for a player the Astros thought could benefit from some offensive adjustments.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 May 2025
They can be set up to shoot in locations with favorable tax credits.
—Ed Lammi, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorable
Adjective
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Both are key members of our squad whose contributions are mostly positive.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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This could have very positive effects on teen mental health and reduce the risks of cyberbullying which has detrimentally affected mental health.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Taken altogether, the designers believe their creation offers a promising alternative to far more expensive robots that require heavy-duty equipment and programming—often at exponentially higher cost.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Businesses offering promising technologies are finding capital is available.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Based on these findings, Ahmed and Dr. Jeffrey Gordon from the Washington University at St. Louis developed a treatment that incorporates beneficial gut bugs that could be easily dispensed into food products by local producers.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Note that the Court did say the amendment power could not alter beneficial interests in the trust.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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So there’s always lines that are news to me and in a good way.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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There is also a good smattering of creations from Louis Vuitton, which is the show’s lead sponsor and where Virgil Abloh served as creative director of men’s collections and was succeeded by Pharrell Williams.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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What Robinson does have is good size (6-foot, 192 pounds) and good speed (4.42), and his traits were on display during an encouraging pro-day performance at Oregon State in March.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, is making encouraging strides in his recovery following a frightening car accident that left him in a coma.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Leaders who intend to be helpful may instead create dependency and hesitation.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips and creative content from other solvers.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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This compact residence is packed with standout features such as double-paned glass doors and wall-to-wall windows that create a bright, open, airy feel.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorable. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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