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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1
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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2
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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4
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
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2026
If stress causes your digestive woes, eating late at night isn’t doing you any favors.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The schedule makers did the Mets few favors in the first few months of the season, sending them to the West Coast three times without any off-days in between, and handing them several interleague series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Markey is a tenacious campaigner who, in a profession where politics is the business of doing favors, has done thousands of favors for thousands of people over the years, favors that people do not forget.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Mitchell insisted to Kennedy News & Media that guests should appreciate her DIY wedding favors, especially since they would be given following a three-course meal.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Nobody wants to do mosquitoes any favors.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 28 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
But the schedule-makers did the Dallas Cowboys no favors to open the season.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The company avoids grand claims of dominance, focusing instead on building trust with a clean, practical experience that favors clarity over spectacle.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The battle kicked off in Texas last August when Lone Star state legislators approved a new map that massively favors Republicans.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The baseline still favors Republicans both statewide and in Tarrant County.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Pennsylvania favors Turkey Hill, a Lancaster County staple since 1931.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Implement a Grass-Growing Lawn Care Regimen Institute a lawn care regimen that favors the growth of grass over the growth of clover to serve as a way to control clover.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
August 23 – September 22 This afternoon favors clear and cooperative agreements.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
For instance, of Todd Pletcher’s two contenders this evening, this statistic favors Powershift over top morning-line favorite Renegade, which argues (to certain exotics players) that Powershift could well be pushed forward by that factor to be there at the end of the race, and help bring a price.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Noun
Never very popular in NYC, POTUS did himself no favors, as security concerns around his attendance led to the annual watch party outside MSG being canceled tonight.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2026
If stress causes your digestive woes, eating late at night isn’t doing you any favors.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The schedule makers did the Mets few favors in the first few months of the season, sending them to the West Coast three times without any off-days in between, and handing them several interleague series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Markey is a tenacious campaigner who, in a profession where politics is the business of doing favors, has done thousands of favors for thousands of people over the years, favors that people do not forget.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Mitchell insisted to Kennedy News & Media that guests should appreciate her DIY wedding favors, especially since they would be given following a three-course meal.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Nobody wants to do mosquitoes any favors.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 28 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
But the schedule-makers did the Dallas Cowboys no favors to open the season.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Verb
Instead, BlackRock favors emerging-market hard-currency debt, particularly countries with strong exposure to commodities.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The company avoids grand claims of dominance, focusing instead on building trust with a clean, practical experience that favors clarity over spectacle.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The battle kicked off in Texas last August when Lone Star state legislators approved a new map that massively favors Republicans.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The baseline still favors Republicans both statewide and in Tarrant County.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Pennsylvania favors Turkey Hill, a Lancaster County staple since 1931.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Implement a Grass-Growing Lawn Care Regimen Institute a lawn care regimen that favors the growth of grass over the growth of clover to serve as a way to control clover.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
August 23 – September 22 This afternoon favors clear and cooperative agreements.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
For instance, of Todd Pletcher’s two contenders this evening, this statistic favors Powershift over top morning-line favorite Renegade, which argues (to certain exotics players) that Powershift could well be pushed forward by that factor to be there at the end of the race, and help bring a price.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favors
Noun
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Attendance is free, although there are passes available for purchase with premium services.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Los Angeles County’s Measure ER, a half-percentage-point sales tax aimed to plug the gap in healthcare services funding, has maintained a slight lead, according to election returns released on Tuesday, June 9.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Finny said with regards to Joe.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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In some regards, Mace is no different given her previous criticisms of the president.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The budget plan also sets a target for streamlining housing development by moving toward 90-day project approvals and launching a pilot program to support the construction of up to 50 ADUs for ownership.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The optional add-on service will not guarantee visa approvals, and the State Department will name which missions offer it before launch, with any extension hinging on traveler demand.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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There’s no denying that the Sym TTLBT competes in the premium maxi-scooter segment against the likes of the Kymco AK 550i, Yamaha TMax, and the Honda Forza 750.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Hotel Juana The little sister to Hôtel Belles Rives, neighboring Hotel Juana’s Rolodex of guests during its heyday in the 1930s included the likes of jazz stars and royalty, like Duke Ellington and the Duke of Windsor.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 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
Verb
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Percy accepts this and leaves Barry’s Bay the next day, returning home to Seattle.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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The program accepts digital coupons and offers cash back rewards.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Although everyone comments on her beauty, 17-year-old Fatima prefers to tie her hair back in a ponytail, her bright eyes buried underneath a black ball cap, her body concealed in unflattering tracksuits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In emerging markets, BlackRock prefers countries that manufacture critical AI components as well as commodity exporters that could benefit from higher energy and raw-material prices.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The Godfather of Harlem star, who has portrayed the character for more than 350 episodes, reveals that every day and every new script gifts him with a new life lesson.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 June 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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“Favors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favors. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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