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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
Australia was also ranked favorably due to its low crime rate, political system, and gun control laws.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Puerto Vallarta offers a health care system that compares favorably with much larger urban centers.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
About 3 in 10 adults saw her favorably while roughly the same share had an unfavorable opinion.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
During his campaign, Duterte compared himself favorably to Hitler, and encouraged citizens to open funeral parlors to accommodate the impending body count.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Advertisement MiniMax grew to prominence with low-cost AI video generation, though today boasts multimodal models that rank favorably across text, video, or audio benchmarks.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The president was viewed unfavorably by more than 70 percent of adults — and favorably by fewer than 20 percent — in each one of those nations.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 24 Jan. 2026
Cyr’s bill was reportedly favorably by the Joint Transportation Committee in a unanimous vote and has been referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The film was reviewed favorably and did well, but its prime legacy is the firing and replacement of Stroheim, which Hollywood insiders instantly understood as the moment that definitively solidified the studio system, subordinating directors to producers’ commercial demands and industrial methods.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Puerto Vallarta offers a health care system that compares favorably with much larger urban centers.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
About 3 in 10 adults saw her favorably while roughly the same share had an unfavorable opinion.
—Darlene Superville, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
During his campaign, Duterte compared himself favorably to Hitler, and encouraged citizens to open funeral parlors to accommodate the impending body count.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Advertisement MiniMax grew to prominence with low-cost AI video generation, though today boasts multimodal models that rank favorably across text, video, or audio benchmarks.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The president was viewed unfavorably by more than 70 percent of adults — and favorably by fewer than 20 percent — in each one of those nations.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 24 Jan. 2026
Cyr’s bill was reportedly favorably by the Joint Transportation Committee in a unanimous vote and has been referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The film was reviewed favorably and did well, but its prime legacy is the firing and replacement of Stroheim, which Hollywood insiders instantly understood as the moment that definitively solidified the studio system, subordinating directors to producers’ commercial demands and industrial methods.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
Adverb
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Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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On December 18, 2025, the North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, with assistance from the North Carolina SBI Crime Lab, positively identified the remains as Bethany Brown.—
Mark Price
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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After starting positively under Dyche, Forest have lost their past four games, leaving them four points above West Ham in 17th.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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If its welfare state is too cushy, or its climate policies too green – well, nobody’s perfect.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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To put the cherry on top, a great-looking tarte tatin fails to please even a single guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court could make election night great again.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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Casually dressed couples explore the labyrinthine citrus groves, but the rhythm here seems deliciously docile—guests go from hammam to Aperol, afternoon snooze to dinner.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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With notes of caramel and malt, this white hot chocolate (made by roasting the white chocolate first in the oven) is deliciously light and frothy.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Sustainable, charitable, and delightfully petty, this gift proves Valentine’s Day can support bugs, love, pettiness and conservation all at once.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Add 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and 2 small sprigs thyme, leaves picked, and cook, stirring often, until radicchio is softened and wilted, 5–8 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Koobideh, always the popular kid of kebabs, is made at Berenjak in a style using lamb shoulder so finely ground that the meat resembles tiny, distinct sausages, rather than an unbroken shape formed in undulating patterns over the skewer.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In the modern landscape, there could be something enjoyably cathartic about letting a chat bot be the big bad our hero has to take down.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Newton is underused but enjoyably game, and Zahn emerges as a surprise scene-stealer.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Favorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorably. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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