in favor

idiom

: approved of, supported, or popular
Her theories are no longer in favor.

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This slow-cooking method, often passed over by more industrialized distilleries in favor of high-pressure autoclaves or diffusers, allows the natural sugars to caramelize gently, preserving the earthy, rich characteristics of the plant. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Just note that the brand advises skipping the dryer in favor of drying flat. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025 Republicans are heavily favored to keep control of the Senate in next year’s midterm elections, but President Trump’s sinking approval rating and Americans’ frustrations over the direction of the economy and inflation could reshape the battleground map in favor or Democrats. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025 However, in March, U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle in Tacoma, Washington, ruled in favor of several long-serving transgender military personnel. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in favor

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“In favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20favor. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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