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
On a sequential basis, Linde sales benefited from both an increase in volume and price increases and a favorable product mix.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
On Wednesday, the 45th Weather Squadron forecast a 90 percent chance for favorable weather at launch.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Somaliland pitches more minerals access to US The breakaway region of Somaliland offered the US a critical minerals deal in exchange for diplomatic recognition, becoming the latest territory to leverage resources for favorable treatment from Washington.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
Brussels has exempted defense expenditure from its strict rules on government spending and pledged to create a €150 billion fund from which countries can borrow, at favorable interest rates, to invest in their defense.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
On Wednesday, the 45th Weather Squadron forecast a 90 percent chance for favorable weather at launch.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Somaliland pitches more minerals access to US The breakaway region of Somaliland offered the US a critical minerals deal in exchange for diplomatic recognition, becoming the latest territory to leverage resources for favorable treatment from Washington.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
Brussels has exempted defense expenditure from its strict rules on government spending and pledged to create a €150 billion fund from which countries can borrow, at favorable interest rates, to invest in their defense.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorable
Adjective
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This incident comes after her previous legal troubles, including a positive marijuana test at the 2021 U.S. Olympic trials that prevented her from competing at the Tokyo Olympics.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Eyes of Wakanda has made it to enough critics to gather eight reviews, all of which are positive, to give it a 100% score.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The amalgamation of artificial intelligence with quantum computing will transform existing computational paradigms, heralding a promising future, but with risks.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Suarez had another promising chance early in the second half, which barely missed.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Pinkerton argues that the FDA's black box warning labels on hormone replacement therapies make women reluctant to take medications that can be beneficial for treating the symptoms of menopause.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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To top it off, the Gaviota has earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), which only goes to shoes that experts consider beneficial for foot health.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
24 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The order was encouraging, said Erin Tsurumoto Grassi, associate director of Alliance San Diego, a nonprofit that provides legal services to immigrants and advocates for human rights.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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At the event, Toledo told Variety the response from industry delegates in his back-to-back one-on-one meetings during the market has been encouraging.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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With districts in desperate need of more funding, any additional administrative money from the state to schools could be helpful, said Suzanne Bellsnyder, a mother and community member who lives in Spearman, a community in the Panhandle.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But new jobs are helpful regardless of the number, according to Beaver Dam business owners.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Bring it all to life this month by saying yes only to the people, opportunities, and experiences that excite you, and no to anyone or anything that drains your bright light.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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The lights’ bright colors are determined by the chemical composition of the atmosphere.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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