1
as in nicely
in a pleasing way
her violin teacher has been favorably impressed with her progress
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2
as in positively
in an approving manner
most critics reviewed the movie favorably
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Recent Examples of favorably
Only 42% of Democrats viewed capitalism favorably, while 66% had a positive view of socialism.
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Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The poll found that both younger and older Democrats have warmed slightly on socialism since 2010, but Democrats under age 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably.
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Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In the summer of 2024, Gallup found that 47% of Democrats viewed Israel favorably, to just 26% who viewed the Palestinians favorably.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
In addition, 78% rate the country’s economy favorably, indicating a high level of trust in the broader economic environment.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Oklahoma generally compares favorably with many states from a trucking perspective, Herndon said, particularly because severe congestion is less common than in larger metropolitan areas.
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Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
If the balance sheet is sound, management incentives are improving and a credible catalyst exists, the uncertainty may resolve more favorably than the valuation assumes.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The House bill was reported favorably by the Ways and Means committee in March.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
However, his overall numbers still compare favorably with Kirk’s because of the disparity in games played.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The poll found that both younger and older Democrats have warmed slightly on socialism since 2010, but Democrats under age 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably.
—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In the summer of 2024, Gallup found that 47% of Democrats viewed Israel favorably, to just 26% who viewed the Palestinians favorably.
—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
In addition, 78% rate the country’s economy favorably, indicating a high level of trust in the broader economic environment.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Oklahoma generally compares favorably with many states from a trucking perspective, Herndon said, particularly because severe congestion is less common than in larger metropolitan areas.
—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
If the balance sheet is sound, management incentives are improving and a credible catalyst exists, the uncertainty may resolve more favorably than the valuation assumes.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The House bill was reported favorably by the Ways and Means committee in March.
—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
However, his overall numbers still compare favorably with Kirk’s because of the disparity in games played.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
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As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
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By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
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Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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Both of these options worked great for me.
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Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
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This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.
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Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more.
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Her style was wholly her own, with a delightfully strange mix of off-kilter compositions, deadpan facial expressions, and historical references.
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All that makes his new album, TON UP, a delightfully unexpected left turn.
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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.
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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.
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Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.
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