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as in positive
expressing approval
favorable reviews for the movie were few
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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
James Percival, the general counsel for Homeland Security, said in a statement that with the two favorable decisions Thursday, the Supreme Court had vindicated the agency twice in one day.
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The winner of the group is on the line, which will lead to a more favorable matchup in the knockout round.
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Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Despite the lack of first- and third-round picks, Florida’s draft positions are still much more favorable than in the past two seasons.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Early reactions were not entirely favorable.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The winner of the group is on the line, which will lead to a more favorable matchup in the knockout round.
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Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Despite the lack of first- and third-round picks, Florida’s draft positions are still much more favorable than in the past two seasons.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Early reactions were not entirely favorable.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorable
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In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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The findings suggest that boron nitride nanotubes could serve as a promising platform for next-generation separation technologies.
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Unfortunately, 29-year-old’s promising career suffered a tragic end.
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Australia and Paraguay completed the first 45 minutes of what could be a mutually beneficial draw.
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For decades, Californians have generally said immigrants, who make up more than a quarter of the state’s population and a third of its labor force, are beneficial to the state and its economy.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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That's encouraging to me that people were holding on.
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Then, before the half-time whistle, Vinicius Jr helped himself to his second goal in as many games, an encouraging start for Brazil’s attacking superstar who has often failed to live up to expectations in a national team jersey.
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Having a separate room to have this man handle his emotions may be helpful too.
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An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorable. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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