1
as in services
an act of kind assistance
a good and generous friend who is always doing favors for others
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2
as in regards
a feeling of great approval and liking
entertainers often learn that the favor of the public can be fickle indeed
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as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
over the years that kind of movie fell out of favor with the mass audience
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as in likes
positive regard for something
was willing to do just about anything to keep the boss's favor
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as in obliges
to do a service or favor for
although she was at the party as a guest, the singer favored us with a song
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as in accepts
to have a favorable opinion of
if this measure will reduce our property taxes, then I favor it
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3
as in prefers
to show partiality toward
older moviegoers tend to favor films that have certain extras—like a plot and developed characters
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as in gifts
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
favored with good looks
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Recent Examples of favors
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The bottom line is that unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others will come your way today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Money, favors or uneven friendships could be on your mind today.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
These sprawling bureaucracies are, in many cases, the architecture of institutions that have mastered the art of absorbing public funds quietly, while wealthy donors receive their own favors in return.
—Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
But the Rockies were doing him favors, swinging early in counts and getting themselves out.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
But those comparisons won’t do The White Lotus any favors, since Beef is more effective than that series’ second and third seasons in interrogating how exclusive locations sharpen class differences.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Still, the skaters in front of Askarov didn’t do him many favors.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Through favors and coercion, both couples vie for the approval of the elitist club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh Jung), who struggles to manage her own scandal involving her second husband, Doctor Kim (Song Kang Ho).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The revenge literature Garber favors works on a longer timeline and a more ambitious scale, targeting not private malefactors but figures of authority.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Similar to the one Oprah clearly favors, my find from Amazon has a silver zipper detail, a subtle collar, and long sleeves.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
After four games of mostly low-event hockey, Game 5 started with a frantic pace, a style that favors the Penguins, who finished as the NHL's third-highest-scoring team during the regular season.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The map still favors Republicans, but Trump’s declining popularity --- particularly on the economy --- makes Democrats’ once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever.
—Erin Cox, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Bonta favors the latter for better public access.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
But instead of the colorful maximalism Brudnizki is best known for, The Surrey favors subtle Art Deco details and muted pastels, with a light touch of the designer’s signature patterns and textures sprinkled throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
This transit favors clarity backed by action.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Mike Vrabel has done himself, his family, his players, the organization, and the league no favors.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The bottom line is that unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others will come your way today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Money, favors or uneven friendships could be on your mind today.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
These sprawling bureaucracies are, in many cases, the architecture of institutions that have mastered the art of absorbing public funds quietly, while wealthy donors receive their own favors in return.
—Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
But the Rockies were doing him favors, swinging early in counts and getting themselves out.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
But those comparisons won’t do The White Lotus any favors, since Beef is more effective than that series’ second and third seasons in interrogating how exclusive locations sharpen class differences.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Still, the skaters in front of Askarov didn’t do him many favors.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Through favors and coercion, both couples vie for the approval of the elitist club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh Jung), who struggles to manage her own scandal involving her second husband, Doctor Kim (Song Kang Ho).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait remain inside OPEC not because the quota system favors them, but because OPEC is, in practice, their instrument.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The revenge literature Garber favors works on a longer timeline and a more ambitious scale, targeting not private malefactors but figures of authority.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Similar to the one Oprah clearly favors, my find from Amazon has a silver zipper detail, a subtle collar, and long sleeves.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
After four games of mostly low-event hockey, Game 5 started with a frantic pace, a style that favors the Penguins, who finished as the NHL's third-highest-scoring team during the regular season.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The map still favors Republicans, but Trump’s declining popularity --- particularly on the economy --- makes Democrats’ once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever.
—Erin Cox, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Bonta favors the latter for better public access.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
But instead of the colorful maximalism Brudnizki is best known for, The Surrey favors subtle Art Deco details and muted pastels, with a light touch of the designer’s signature patterns and textures sprinkled throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
This transit favors clarity backed by action.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favors
Noun
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The new special protective services unit would fall under the State Patrol and act as a clearinghouse for security for the Legislature, from coordinating the personnel to assessing threats.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Quixote’s fleet, lighting and grip, production supplies and communications rental services will continue in New York and Los Angeles.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The State's Attorney's Office argued the McDonald case was a completely different situation than what the coalition wants investigated in regards to Operation Midway Blitz.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In regards to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature rights won by A24, Obsession director Curry Barker is set to direct and write a reimagined version.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Cato report found that in all, total green card approvals under USCIS, the agency in charge of processing immigration benefits, had been cut in half for applicants from all countries.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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If the project is deemed feasible, the next step will be to secure the various permits and approvals.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For the Timberwolves to steal a game in San Antonio and truly compete in this series, McDaniels will need to lead the charge on a defensive effort that neutralizes the likes of De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle on the perimeter.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Buffett, who now serves as chairman of Berkshire, frequently turned into a brand mascot for the likes of Squishmallow, Fruit of the Loom and other Berkshire companies.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Finally, the series rests on the shoulders of the three principal players, who are just a pleasure to watch; the camera obliges by moving in close.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 Ram 1500 definitely obliges in that comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the Comédie humaine, Balzac contrasts Rastignac’s relatively principled personality to that of another climber, Lucien de Rubempré, who accepts Vautrin’s help only to suffer the consequences.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Social Security Administration then publicizes it and accepts public comments.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Or the company prefers one recruit to another, or a different starting quarterback?—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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Rockwell remembers learning how to make a phone call during the early Idol seasons, when finalists had dedicated call-in numbers, and still prefers casting votes through more traditional avenues, like texting.—
Philiana Ng,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then, in an act of generosity, Isaac gifts Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The best Studio Ghibli gifts to buy Totoro is a Studio Ghibli fan favorite, and this fluffy Totoro Catbus is one of the film’s most recognizable icons.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Favors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favors. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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