favorable
adjective
fa·vor·able
ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl 
ˈfā-vər-bəl
1
b
: expressing approval : commendatory
The movie received a favorable review.
c
: giving a result that is in one's favor
a favorable comparison
d
: affirmative
a favorable reply
2
: winning approval : pleasing
a favorable impression
3
a
: tending to promote or facilitate : advantageous
a favorable wind
b
: marked by success
a favorable demonstration of a new invention
favorableness
noun
Examples of favorable in a Sentence
The new play got many favorable reviews.
He was given a favorable recommendation.
Early test results were favorable.
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Weekly, relative strength and seasonality are both favorable.
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Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Katz sees the possibility for additional P/E multiple expansion, driven by robust/more consistent management execution, favorable organic growth dynamics, notable operating leverage, and rapid improvement in balance sheet flexibility.
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The media changes celebrated by Trump has raised concerns among some in the industry who fear that access to reporting the truth will become increasingly difficult as credentials are revoked and outlets too favorable of the president may not provide full coverage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Katz sees the possibility for additional P/E multiple expansion, driven by robust/more consistent management execution, favorable organic growth dynamics, notable operating leverage, and rapid improvement in balance sheet flexibility.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
The media changes celebrated by Trump has raised concerns among some in the industry who fear that access to reporting the truth will become increasingly difficult as credentials are revoked and outlets too favorable of the president may not provide full coverage.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/favorable. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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favorable
adjective
fa·vor·able
ˈfāv-(ə-)rə-bəl
ˈfā-vər-bəl
1
: showing favor : approving
a favorable reply
2
: promising, advantageous
favorable weather for the fair
favorableness
noun
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