1
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
The property appraiser has valued the land at about $67 million, but developers have estimated the actual value of the land to be significantly higher, in part because if its favorable parking and zoning regulations that are particularly lucrative for condo developers.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
But pressure for Andrew to leave intensified in October as lawmakers and the public questioned the favorable terms of his 30-room Royal Lodge lease, managed by the Crown Estate.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Squire framed the current political environment as favorable for Democrats.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
In a doomsday scenario, Republicans could pick up one or even two seats if courts intervene and draw less favorable districts for 2026.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
But pressure for Andrew to leave intensified in October as lawmakers and the public questioned the favorable terms of his 30-room Royal Lodge lease, managed by the Crown Estate.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Squire framed the current political environment as favorable for Democrats.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
In a doomsday scenario, Republicans could pick up one or even two seats if courts intervene and draw less favorable districts for 2026.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorable
Adjective
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For Schwartz, positive support from other businesses all over the country and across the political spectrum has kept him going through the criticism.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Based on positive response to this distribution strategy and assortment, the footprint has now grown to more than 1,000 locations, the company said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The bugbears of this season — wasting promising chances (though Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce deserves credit for many of those) and some vulnerability to counter-attacks — remained.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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One particularly promising trend is barbecue joints baking their own bread, like Goldee’s BBQ in Fort Worth and Smokemade Meats + Eats in Orlando.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Clark casually informed Nagle about an upcoming class-action lawsuit that was going to be filed against the city that would be beneficial for the city.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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It is typically used as an alternative to cow's milk and may be beneficial for people with diabetes or high blood sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some of the city’s best restaurants and bars are both uptown and walkable, including breakfast juggernaut Cheeky’s and its adjacent pizza-pasta-patio hotspot Birba, farm-to-table fave Workshop, and cool cocktail den Tailor Shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jason Adam’s encouraging recovery from a season-ending thigh injury, evidenced by his crisp throwing session Friday, bodes well for the veteran righty to combine with Mason Miller and Adrián Morejón to form a dominant relief trio.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most encouraging development for USC actually came in the frontcourt, where there hasn’t been much notable progress to report this season.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Overall service was friendly, helpful, and polished.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Having mesh wire baskets on the table to help fish out ingredients from the broth that may be hard to handle with chopsticks, like a clam or a fish ball, can be helpful.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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This delectable tropical scent achieves both, transporting me to a sunnier, brighter place with each light layer of its coconut and mango notes.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Its nearly 100-year-old grandeur is complemented by bright, contemporary updates, such as a white kitchen and chic light fixtures.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorable. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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