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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
This compares favorably to a Galaxy S26 tested in the same spot, which hit 755Mbps down and 263Mbps up.
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Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Here, San Diego County compares favorably to many of the counties that did make the list, with 490 total petitions since 2023.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Only 34 percent of those polled responded favorably to Harris, compared with 27 percent for Newsom.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
Even though speaking to politicians feels like pulling teeth sometimes, Mahan compares favorably to many of our other candidates in the style and substance of his answers.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The Public Health Committee voted favorably for HB 5169, mainly along party lines, with 20 Democrats and one Republican voting in favor and 10 Republicans in opposition to the measure.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The administration in Washington, however, is much more favorably inclined to its new friends in Pakistan.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The Rangers may look favorably on Rocker despite a lack of results if significant progress is made to his approach and pitch diversity.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, the grades reflected favorably on the Eagles’ staff.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Here, San Diego County compares favorably to many of the counties that did make the list, with 490 total petitions since 2023.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Only 34 percent of those polled responded favorably to Harris, compared with 27 percent for Newsom.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
Even though speaking to politicians feels like pulling teeth sometimes, Mahan compares favorably to many of our other candidates in the style and substance of his answers.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The Public Health Committee voted favorably for HB 5169, mainly along party lines, with 20 Democrats and one Republican voting in favor and 10 Republicans in opposition to the measure.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The administration in Washington, however, is much more favorably inclined to its new friends in Pakistan.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The Rangers may look favorably on Rocker despite a lack of results if significant progress is made to his approach and pitch diversity.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, the grades reflected favorably on the Eagles’ staff.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
Adverb
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So disguised as a beggar, Odysseus shows up at his palace, and he is not treated very nicely by the suitors who have camped out in his house.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Beyond his academic commitment, Carson is always willing to lend a hand to classmates and contributes positively to the classroom community.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway 's resumption of share buybacks and a personal stock purchase by new CEO Greg Abel were viewed positively by analysts, though most said the moves don't meaningfully change the investment case for the name.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The ensemble is so well put together, however, that one’s interest never lags.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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There is a growing perception that some schools are frequently tampering and that knowledge compels other schools to tamper as well to avoid being placed at a competitive disadvantage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Part of what made this Lions offense great in past seasons was the combination of Gibbs and David Montgomery.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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These should be great longer-term entry points.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The fragrance is tantalizing and the sweet and tart flavors balance deliciously, along with spicy heat.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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Players change their mind on a dime, making the roundtables both deliciously dramatic and kind of annoying.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In typical provincial fashion, these four days of festivities include crafts, great food, bluegrass music, and an opportunity to visit sugar camps, where sap is boiled down into delightfully rich syrup.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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While some guests dig into stats and delightfully wonky debates (best Reds clutch hitter of all time, for example), Greiner and Freking also steer the conversation to topics any fan can appreciate – like ballpark food favorites and spirited discussions about the best baseball movie ever made.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Her trick is to finely chop the ginger, instead of grating it, so there are spicy-sweet nubs in each bite.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once established, queen of the prairie produces masses of fragrant, pale pink flower heads throughout the summer, along with bright green, finely cut foliage that's resistant to hungry deer.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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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,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Sennott enjoyably cameos as a version of herself who’s a Charli frenemy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Favorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorably. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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