as in favorably
in an approving manner
for the most part audiences have responded positively to his avant-garde music
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Recent Examples of positively
On top of preventing erosion, Okada said maintaining the trails will also prevent the spread of invasive species, which will then positively impact wildlife.
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Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Regardless of what happens Saturday, A&M's first season under Bucky McMillan should be viewed positively.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
There is a long, problematic history of people feeling positively or negatively toward different kinds of English, rewarding how it is spoken or written by some sectors of society and devaluing how it is used by others.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Gracey's body was found by police divers and positively identified, the press office for Catalonia’s regional police in Barcelona told The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Scottsdale argues technicality protects council member's action Before Graham blocked Alexander on Nextdoor, the Scottsdale councilman had posted an opinion article that, in part, positively portrayed the council's decision to change public comment procedures at meetings.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The body was recovered with help from the Maine Warden Service and positively identified as Lauer.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The Hawks are positively rolling, winning 10 straight entering Wednesday’s visit to Dallas, and making a push for a non-play-in playoff spot to boot.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Rodriguez, in comparison, spoke positively about the board’s work.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Regardless of what happens Saturday, A&M's first season under Bucky McMillan should be viewed positively.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
There is a long, problematic history of people feeling positively or negatively toward different kinds of English, rewarding how it is spoken or written by some sectors of society and devaluing how it is used by others.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Gracey's body was found by police divers and positively identified, the press office for Catalonia’s regional police in Barcelona told The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Scottsdale argues technicality protects council member's action Before Graham blocked Alexander on Nextdoor, the Scottsdale councilman had posted an opinion article that, in part, positively portrayed the council's decision to change public comment procedures at meetings.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The body was recovered with help from the Maine Warden Service and positively identified as Lauer.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The Hawks are positively rolling, winning 10 straight entering Wednesday’s visit to Dallas, and making a push for a non-play-in playoff spot to boot.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Rodriguez, in comparison, spoke positively about the board’s work.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positively
favorably
Adverb
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Shoppers are still responding favorably so far, but there are no plans to build on those increases for now, said Frank.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the selection committee looked favorably on a Texas squad with six quad-one wins, which ties Texas for 22nd in the nation.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Positively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positively. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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