1
as in positive
expressing approval
favorable reviews for the movie were few
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2
as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
favorable economic conditions for opening a new business
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3
as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
moved to a region with a milder climate in the hope that it would be more favorable to his health
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Recent Examples of favorable
For Cincinnati, a favorable matchup and a clean injury report should be an indication that the team will walk away 1-0 following Sunday.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And while a favorable ruling for Google parent Alphabet is soothing some of Tuesday's wounds, the antitrust decision does nothing to ease the headwinds facing investors heading into the fall.
—Fred Imbert,nick Wells, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The round trip to and from Mars is about 16 - 18 months, however an 18 month stay ON Mars is required for a favorable return trajectory.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
But these can also be favorable conditions for building tech companies.
—Vilius Kavaliauskas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And while a favorable ruling for Google parent Alphabet is soothing some of Tuesday's wounds, the antitrust decision does nothing to ease the headwinds facing investors heading into the fall.
—Fred Imbert,nick Wells, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The round trip to and from Mars is about 16 - 18 months, however an 18 month stay ON Mars is required for a favorable return trajectory.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
But these can also be favorable conditions for building tech companies.
—Vilius Kavaliauskas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorable
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Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ava Cavallini, 12th grade, Stewart County High School Ava has served as a positive role model to all underclassmen through her time in Career and Technical Education at Stewart County High School.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Sep. 2025
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As federal grants disappear and career prospects dim, our most promising scientists and engineers in cyber-critical fields will inevitably seek opportunities in other friendly and permissive countries with stable research funding and a strong national commitment.—
Denis Mandich,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Iran, by far the world’s largest Shiite-majority country, encouraged these groups—mostly Shiite minorities—by scouting them, nurturing the most promising, and building trust and fellow feeling.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Much of the discrepancy here is likely tied more to sleep than to something inherently beneficial about getting up at the crack of dawn.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s what enables The Foundation Drops to be so beneficial to the skin.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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There was a brief period towards the end of last season when Destiny Udogie was preferred for high-profile matches, but Spence’s performances under Frank have been encouraging.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Waller’s gait appeared normal in the locker room Friday, which was an encouraging sign.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Tennessean's Student of the Week is all about helpful upperclassmen this week.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Sep. 2025
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Granovetter found that a person’s casual or loose connections (weak ties) are more helpful than their strong ties.—
Carmine Gallo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Academy graduate Charlie Tasker is a bright prospect.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorable. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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