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
Although Petro’s unpopularity has increased in recent years, his progressive platform is seen favorably by around a third of the population.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The 48th is among five California Republican districts Democrats are seeking to flip, with the aid of favorably redrawn boundary lines.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
According to new polling, 53 percent of people in Bucks County, a suburb of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, view Trump unfavorably while 42 percent see him favorably.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Six in 10 voters saw Cameron favorably, while four in 10 saw Barr favorably and one in 10 saw Morris favorably.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
The fact that Pacheco’s average speed now compares favorably to a season ago has to be considered an early positive, even if the Chiefs mostly went away from their run game in the opener.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The poll found 71% of respondents who identified as Republican or leaning Republican viewed the Supreme Court favorably compared to just 26% of Democrats or Democratic-leaning respondents.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The Indian prime minister posted favorably on X in response.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Six in 10 voters saw Cameron favorably, while four in 10 saw Barr favorably and one in 10 saw Morris favorably.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The 48th is among five California Republican districts Democrats are seeking to flip, with the aid of favorably redrawn boundary lines.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
According to new polling, 53 percent of people in Bucks County, a suburb of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, view Trump unfavorably while 42 percent see him favorably.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Six in 10 voters saw Cameron favorably, while four in 10 saw Barr favorably and one in 10 saw Morris favorably.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
The fact that Pacheco’s average speed now compares favorably to a season ago has to be considered an early positive, even if the Chiefs mostly went away from their run game in the opener.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The poll found 71% of respondents who identified as Republican or leaning Republican viewed the Supreme Court favorably compared to just 26% of Democrats or Democratic-leaning respondents.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The Indian prime minister posted favorably on X in response.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Six in 10 voters saw Cameron favorably, while four in 10 saw Barr favorably and one in 10 saw Morris favorably.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
Adverb
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Wide receiver Rashee Rice, arguably their biggest threat in their passing game, has served two games of his six-game suspension, and Thornton has filled in nicely for Rice so far.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Another place Liquid Glass flows nicely is in Photos.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Hacks nominee Jean Smart looked positively regal in an emerald green turtleneck Christian Siriano gown and a statement necklace as well as other pieces from Rahaminov Diamonds.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Marko, however, is looking positively at Red Bull's form after the Italian GP.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Both samples found incels to be ethnically diverse as well, despite misconceptions portraying them in the media as white right-wingers.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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While the defense played well, the loss was a crushing disappointment.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Beatles great last entertained Chicago in July 2017.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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So everything was working great.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The result is melt-in-your-mouth tender and deliciously juicy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Visited by Emily Wilson K-Town No city outside Korea has more Koreans than Los Angeles, a fact made deliciously clear in the endless restaurants of Koreatown.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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As a result, some of the winners were delightfully surprising.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Starbucks version of the drink is delightfully simple yet indulgent.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Which is to say that All the President’s Men is a movie about process, and Redford, in one of his most enduring and finely tuned screen roles, holds its center—with Hoffman giving human form to that slow, ticking momentum.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Turn mixer on medium or pulse food processor until chicken is finely shredded.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Spearheaded by the costume designer Missy Mickens, the film, which is also Rachael’s feature debut, showcases Brooklyn fashion enjoyably.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Emily Temple
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Favorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorably. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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