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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
Polls have also largely shown that Sherrill is viewed more favorably than Ciattarelli.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Naturally, voters within the president’s own party were more likely to view his handling of fiscal policy favorably (80 percent), though 83 percent of Democrats and 57 percent of independents disapprove.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Its aggressive styling work has favorably resonated with some; Mansory continues to exist, and enjoys a worldwide network of dealers.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Voters view Diego Morales and Micah Beckwith more unfavorably than favorably, according to the poll.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
Torvik’s model doesn’t rate mid-majors favorably in general, putting Gonzaga at 24.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Another highlight for the company comes from its robust financial performance, which can favorably compete against the big three players SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes, Jungwirth wrote.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The latter would be disastrous for an economy that is already tilted too favorably in the direction of billionaires like Musk while employees writ large are battling inflation and lackluster pay raises, sources said.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Perfect for children’s bedrooms and play spaces, these favorably reviewed linen-blend curtains feature grommets for effortless gliding and breezy stripes in 27 colors that are equally kid- and grownup-friendly.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Naturally, voters within the president’s own party were more likely to view his handling of fiscal policy favorably (80 percent), though 83 percent of Democrats and 57 percent of independents disapprove.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Its aggressive styling work has favorably resonated with some; Mansory continues to exist, and enjoys a worldwide network of dealers.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Voters view Diego Morales and Micah Beckwith more unfavorably than favorably, according to the poll.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
Torvik’s model doesn’t rate mid-majors favorably in general, putting Gonzaga at 24.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Another highlight for the company comes from its robust financial performance, which can favorably compete against the big three players SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes, Jungwirth wrote.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
The latter would be disastrous for an economy that is already tilted too favorably in the direction of billionaires like Musk while employees writ large are battling inflation and lackluster pay raises, sources said.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Perfect for children’s bedrooms and play spaces, these favorably reviewed linen-blend curtains feature grommets for effortless gliding and breezy stripes in 27 colors that are equally kid- and grownup-friendly.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
Adverb
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Hawke sells all of Hart’s delusions, destructive impulses, and high-velocity downward spirals with an energy that keeps this bitchy, old-school collection of bon mots and screwball bickering moving along nicely.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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The finished dish is buttery, super-savory, nicely glazed, and irresistible.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Viewers responded in droves to ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live in September, and not positively.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Candy, costumes, pumpkin patches — the costs of fall fun can be positively frightful.—
Amber Roberson,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But Miller said overtime can push pay well above six figures, and in some cases past $300,000.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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With the game well in hand, Smith was actually trying to sub Zaha out in the 90th minute (and arguably should have done so sooner).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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The audience also erupted each time Leonard scored; the Aztecs great finished with a team-high 18 points.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Full-bodied varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Zinfandel work great here, gently heated with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise along with a touch of brandy or Cointreau and a bit of honey, agave, or maple syrup.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The target audience found it eventually, though, and Jennifer's Body has since been embraced as a deliciously entertaining slice of feminist horror.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Featuring four deliciously unusual frames cast in robust Takiron acetate, which comes from Osaka, the collection is evocative of a certain House of Lords flair—restrained but curiously powerful.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Both spooky and delightfully funny.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Flowers are woolly purple wands, nicely complemented by gray-green foliage that has a delightfully honeyed fragrance.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Soft, rounded tannins are joined by flavors of blackberry, black plum, finely ground cinnamon, and red raspberry.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Autumn Springs is populated by finely wrought individuals, led by the indomitable Rose and her roguish friend Miller.—
Neil McRobert,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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While Atom is trying to manipulate Hermit into becoming the eyeball monster’s new human host, Joe first hides in a cage — in one of the episode’s most enjoyably scary scenes — before Wendy comes to her brother’s rescue, using her machine-controlling superpowers to stop Atom cold.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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