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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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2
as in positively
in an approving manner
most critics reviewed the movie favorably
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Recent Examples of favorably
Of the 36 judges for the short programs, 30 of them scored skaters from their own country more favorably than those from other countries.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The percentage of adults who view him very favorably is on par with the share who believe the Earth is flat or that aliens live among us.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
If lawmakers vote favorably for the proposal, it will be passed to the Rules Committee.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Will the committee look favorably on the intent behind Gonzaga’s schedule?
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Red Sox are projected favorably by certain systems, less so by others.
—Gabrielle Starr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
An August Pew Research Center survey found 39% of respondents viewed the DOJ favorably, while 46% viewed it unfavorably.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
Models paint dim view The preseason models do not view the Red Sox’s power potential favorably.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Rain chances increase to around 60% to 70% in Phoenix, and totals could reach up to a quarter of an inch if the system tracks favorably.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The percentage of adults who view him very favorably is on par with the share who believe the Earth is flat or that aliens live among us.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
If lawmakers vote favorably for the proposal, it will be passed to the Rules Committee.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Will the committee look favorably on the intent behind Gonzaga’s schedule?
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Red Sox are projected favorably by certain systems, less so by others.
—Gabrielle Starr, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
An August Pew Research Center survey found 39% of respondents viewed the DOJ favorably, while 46% viewed it unfavorably.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
Models paint dim view The preseason models do not view the Red Sox’s power potential favorably.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Rain chances increase to around 60% to 70% in Phoenix, and totals could reach up to a quarter of an inch if the system tracks favorably.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
Adverb
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The flaky pockets are nicely filled with a distinct flavor profile.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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That should set Stadlman up nicely for next month’s NCAA indoor championships.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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How much Texans are able to feel how the Comptrollers office is positively affecting their lives, making their lives safer, better, more affordable.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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There’s a romantic film positively gargantuan in scope that inspired hundreds of thousands of obsessives, but these two films could have aligned in being love stories about complete weirdos.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The National Weather Service Sacramento expects cold overnight temperatures early Saturday as well.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The last one is difficult, considering Miami isn’t a great-shooting team.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The retailer makes some of the best elevated basics out there—think great-fitting T-shirts, comfortable pants, and chic accessories that don’t feel trendy or disposable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The fruit's protective peel can easily (and deliciously) make its way into any number of dishes.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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The track, which thrums with delightful menace, blends Knocked Loose’s heavy riffs with Curry’s rapid-fire bars, deliciously denouncing group-think.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Meanwhile, a young Denholm Elliott makes for a delightfully smug Edgar Linton, and the underrated Angela Thornton brings to Isabella Linton a welcome sensuality.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Its signature dish, the Gut Pak, is a delightfully over-the-top take on chili pie.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Pulse until finely ground, then pour this into a new bowl and use clean fingers to pinch the crumble into large pieces.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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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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,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Favorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorably. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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