as in favorably
in an approving manner
for the most part audiences have responded positively to his avant-garde music
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Relevance
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Recent Examples of positively
And that’s not even considering the day-to-day ways that all Americans are positively affected by the military and its tradition of service.
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Chris Dovi, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office had not yet positively identified McClintic.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Plus, the fiber in persimmons can also positively impact heart health by helping to reduce LDL cholesterol, Coogan added.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the largest medical organization of OB-GYNs, reacted positively to the news.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
More than 70 years later, White Christmas still looks gorgeous, positively popping with berry reds, snowy whites, and minty greens.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, directors walk a precarious line, as the price paid at auction can alter market perception positively or negatively.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Exercise can also positively impact other risk factors such as obesity and high blood pressure.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Brolin did a quick change in their honor, but Olsen was positively giddy.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Chris Dovi, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office had not yet positively identified McClintic.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Plus, the fiber in persimmons can also positively impact heart health by helping to reduce LDL cholesterol, Coogan added.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the largest medical organization of OB-GYNs, reacted positively to the news.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
More than 70 years later, White Christmas still looks gorgeous, positively popping with berry reds, snowy whites, and minty greens.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, directors walk a precarious line, as the price paid at auction can alter market perception positively or negatively.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Exercise can also positively impact other risk factors such as obesity and high blood pressure.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Brolin did a quick change in their honor, but Olsen was positively giddy.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positively
favorably
Adverb
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Somehow there are Republicans (14%) who also view socialism favorably.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Recent polls show most college students view socialism more favorably than capitalism.—
Cameron Schoppa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Positively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positively. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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