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as in nicely
in a pleasing way
her violin teacher has been favorably impressed with her progress
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as in positively
in an approving manner
most critics reviewed the movie favorably
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Recent Examples of favorably
In a legal landscape where member institutions in some states are treated favorably on account of court rulings, NCAA rules won’t apply equally, and some members will gain competitive advantages in building rosters.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Of the five bright naked-eye planets, the two most favorably positioned for viewing during April are in the evening sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Swiss stocks compare favorably with Swiss franc bond yields, which offer zero interest at present.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Democrats’ favorability, meanwhile, stood at -22 points, with 57 percent viewing them unfavorably and 35 percent viewing them favorably.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The next deadline is April 17, which is when lawmakers must act favorably on major appropriation or finance bills.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Especially when FanGraphs compares it favorably to Sandy Koufax’s.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Nécessaire serum targets the scalp with peptide science and a capixyl concentration that some studies have compared favorably to minoxidil.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
But the selection committee looked favorably on a Texas squad with six quad-one wins, which ties Texas for 22nd in the nation.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Of the five bright naked-eye planets, the two most favorably positioned for viewing during April are in the evening sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Swiss stocks compare favorably with Swiss franc bond yields, which offer zero interest at present.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Democrats’ favorability, meanwhile, stood at -22 points, with 57 percent viewing them unfavorably and 35 percent viewing them favorably.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The next deadline is April 17, which is when lawmakers must act favorably on major appropriation or finance bills.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Especially when FanGraphs compares it favorably to Sandy Koufax’s.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Nécessaire serum targets the scalp with peptide science and a capixyl concentration that some studies have compared favorably to minoxidil.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
But the selection committee looked favorably on a Texas squad with six quad-one wins, which ties Texas for 22nd in the nation.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
Adverb
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The cosmos has three possible geometries—positively curved like a sphere, flat like an infinite plane or negatively curved like a saddle—but geometry alone doesn’t determine shape.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Although state legislative races rarely get the national spotlight, Democrats across the country were positively euphoric at the irony of their Republican nemesis being represented by one of their own.—
BILL BARROW,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The United States does not produce enough of it to meet demand, so the US is importing it as well.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Certain truths are best expressed in metaphor or art at present.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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One possibility that can’t be ruled out is the Red Sox could trade Yoshida, who has played great since last September but who has become an awkward roster fit.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Goldilocks-spec GTS epitomizes what makes the crossover great better than any other member of the line.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This chocolatey cake is ultra-fudgy and rich and bakes up deliciously moist every time.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Keep your hair shiny and healthy with this deliciously scented shampoo and conditioner set.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Her part, like that of Alice in Barry’s previous opera, is enlivened by delightfully squeaky high notes in unexpected places.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Evenly spread out in a thin layer on a half sheet pan, each piece of rigatoni is cloaked in sauce and melting cheese, yet comes out of the oven perfectly al dente, with delightfully crisp edges.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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When all are well mixed, pour on the boiling Ale by degrees, beating up the mixture continually; then pour it rapidly backward and forward from one jug to another, keeping one jug raised high above the other; till the flip is smooth and finely frothed.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The process of designing and engineering cars has been finely honed by automakers over the decades, even as computer technology has revolutionized the industry and safety standards and requirements strengthened.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Cate Blanchett, ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2014) Blanchett delivers an enjoyably tragicomic turn in Woody Allen's dramedy as a booze-swilling, Xanax-popping hot mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Favorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorably. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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