1
as in nicely
in a pleasing way
her violin teacher has been favorably impressed with her progress
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2
as in positively
in an approving manner
most critics reviewed the movie favorably
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Recent Examples of favorably
History does not treat teams that start the season at 0-3 very favorably, as only four teams that have started 0-3 since 1990 ended up making the postseason.
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Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Although Petro’s unpopularity has increased in recent years, his progressive platform is seen favorably by around a third of the population.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The 48th is among five California Republican districts Democrats are seeking to flip, with the aid of favorably redrawn boundary lines.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Six in 10 voters saw Cameron favorably, while four in 10 saw Barr favorably and one in 10 saw Morris favorably.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
The fact that Pacheco’s average speed now compares favorably to a season ago has to be considered an early positive, even if the Chiefs mostly went away from their run game in the opener.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The poll found 71% of respondents who identified as Republican or leaning Republican viewed the Supreme Court favorably compared to just 26% of Democrats or Democratic-leaning respondents.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The Indian prime minister posted favorably on X in response.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Six in 10 voters saw Cameron favorably, while four in 10 saw Barr favorably and one in 10 saw Morris favorably.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Although Petro’s unpopularity has increased in recent years, his progressive platform is seen favorably by around a third of the population.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The 48th is among five California Republican districts Democrats are seeking to flip, with the aid of favorably redrawn boundary lines.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Six in 10 voters saw Cameron favorably, while four in 10 saw Barr favorably and one in 10 saw Morris favorably.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
The fact that Pacheco’s average speed now compares favorably to a season ago has to be considered an early positive, even if the Chiefs mostly went away from their run game in the opener.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The poll found 71% of respondents who identified as Republican or leaning Republican viewed the Supreme Court favorably compared to just 26% of Democrats or Democratic-leaning respondents.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The Indian prime minister posted favorably on X in response.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Six in 10 voters saw Cameron favorably, while four in 10 saw Barr favorably and one in 10 saw Morris favorably.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
Adverb
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As a location, Lumiose is nicely sized, if a little quaint.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Williams spread the ball around nicely, completing passes to eight different targets.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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No matter how bad or stressful the situation is, or how difficult the circumstances, these bad bosses believe that being optimistic, positive, or thinking positively will change the outcome.—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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In this case, the player has responded positively to a coach for whom teamwork is non-negotiable.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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These unpressurized parts of a plane lack oxygen and can reach temperatures well below freezing, sometimes to minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The slow start that Mayfield is alluding to has to do with the Buccaneers only scoring two field goals through the first half, and scoring their first touchdown well into the third quarter.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Offense and defense for those guys played great.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Beatles great last entertained Chicago in July 2017.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The result is melt-in-your-mouth tender and deliciously juicy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Visited by Emily Wilson K-Town No city outside Korea has more Koreans than Los Angeles, a fact made deliciously clear in the endless restaurants of Koreatown.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Leafs winger leans more on the delightfully curmudgeonly side.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Below is a list of what to see, what to do, where to stay, and where to eat to take advantage of this delightfully slow time.—
Andrea Grisdale,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Her finely wrought Neoclassical sculptures stand as evidence of both her artistic brilliance and her refusal to be defined by the limits of her era.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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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Spearheaded by the costume designer Missy Mickens, the film, which is also Rachael’s feature debut, showcases Brooklyn fashion enjoyably.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Favorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorably. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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