1
as in positive
expressing approval
favorable reviews for the movie were few
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Relevance
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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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Despite the recent diagnosis, Grunberg is maintaining a positive outlook.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
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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Torres and Mings offer beneficial attributes to Villa and the debate between who should start is nuanced and, quite simply, on a game-by-game basis.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
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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More than 100 teens have stopped by the Anaheim center, and — this is encouraging — 17 of them have made a return visit.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Those price drops are encouraging and should help families who are hurting from the high cost of living.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Tips for Making Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Keep these helpful tips in mind when making homemade strawberry shortcakes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 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,
17 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 21 May. 2025.
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