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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3
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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4
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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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
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 28 May 2026
Mark had hired a photographer and revolved the engagement around a special place close to both his and Jess' hearts, so postponing the proposal wouldn't do anyone any favors.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Trump’s attacks on his former allies who are now critical of him also aren’t doing him any favors, Hassan says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
The current American League standings do them no favors, either, even though the Yankees did put so much early distance between themselves and the rest of the field.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
President Biden’s disastrous decision to run for a second term and his late parachute-pull to exit the race did her no favors.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
However, Sinner has won 10 of their past 11 meetings, and the hot, sunny weather forecast for the first week of the tournament does Medvedev few favors on clay.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 21 May 2026
To your point, agonizing about everything isn’t doing me any favors.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The 41-year-old hadn’t fought in MMA since 2022, and his return performance suggests the layoff did him no favors.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Rough road for solar in Ohio A mixture of a state law passed in 2021 that favors local opposition over renewable energy development and a receptive regulatory panel on the OPSB has repeatedly stymied renewable developers in Ohio.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
On a practical note, the French pedicure also leans into TikTok’s viral ‘recession beauty’ trend that favors purse-friendly, low-maintenance beauty choices.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Major independent, nonpartisan ratings show the district favors Republicans, but not heavily.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Today, that shift favors the defender.
—Philip Martin, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Trump favors Paramount’s takeover of CNN and other Warner properties.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Warm and humid spring weather favors infection.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Associated with clean lines and primary colors, this architectural style favors simplicity and functionality over ornate decoration and tradition.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Noun
Nobody wants to do mosquitoes any favors.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 28 May 2026
Mark had hired a photographer and revolved the engagement around a special place close to both his and Jess' hearts, so postponing the proposal wouldn't do anyone any favors.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Trump’s attacks on his former allies who are now critical of him also aren’t doing him any favors, Hassan says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
The current American League standings do them no favors, either, even though the Yankees did put so much early distance between themselves and the rest of the field.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
President Biden’s disastrous decision to run for a second term and his late parachute-pull to exit the race did her no favors.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
However, Sinner has won 10 of their past 11 meetings, and the hot, sunny weather forecast for the first week of the tournament does Medvedev few favors on clay.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 21 May 2026
To your point, agonizing about everything isn’t doing me any favors.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The 41-year-old hadn’t fought in MMA since 2022, and his return performance suggests the layoff did him no favors.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Verb
The same logic favors the companies that already own the rails.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Rough road for solar in Ohio A mixture of a state law passed in 2021 that favors local opposition over renewable energy development and a receptive regulatory panel on the OPSB has repeatedly stymied renewable developers in Ohio.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
On a practical note, the French pedicure also leans into TikTok’s viral ‘recession beauty’ trend that favors purse-friendly, low-maintenance beauty choices.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Major independent, nonpartisan ratings show the district favors Republicans, but not heavily.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Today, that shift favors the defender.
—Philip Martin, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Trump favors Paramount’s takeover of CNN and other Warner properties.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Warm and humid spring weather favors infection.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Associated with clean lines and primary colors, this architectural style favors simplicity and functionality over ornate decoration and tradition.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favors
Noun
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Global financial services firm BTIG noted that the rapid runup comes with risks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Anything stand out about other services and features?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In the 18 months since, Chief of Police Kevin Freeman said the department has responded to around 625 calls for service — 134 of which occurred this calendar year — in regards to people camping or sleeping in public around the city.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Many managers still associate operational control with approvals, manual checkpoints and direct oversight of day-to-day decisions.—
Manish Goyal,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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During pre-production, Nunley sought approvals from companies whose signage would appear on screen, and the paperwork includes his correspondence with Jack Heuer.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The all-male bar staff wear matching aprons with leather straps over striped shirts, while music from the likes of Bruno Mars plays overhead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In 2024, the company completed construction of a massive $28 million secure depository on East State Street in downtown Eagle for storing gold and silver to rival the likes of Fort Knox.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The court replaced it with a read-in version that obliges parliament to refer a panel’s findings to the impeachment committee, which is responsible for conducting a full inquiry into the hearing evidence, determining whether grounds exist to remove a sitting president.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Johnson obliges, gently removing the lid.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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Scorsese is the highest-profile filmmaker to embrace the technology roiling many of his Hollywood peers and potentially representing a paradigm shift in how the film industry accepts its use.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Because California accepts and counts large numbers of mail-in ballots after Election Day, final results were not immediately available.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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Grill, baby, grill This pitmaster (who probably owns a reliable Weber) prefers traditional grilling techniques and flavors with the classic (and signature) grill marks stamped on all his creations.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Usually, life prefers to use the lighter form.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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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
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“Favors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favors. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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