1
as in services
an act of kind assistance
a good and generous friend who is always doing favors for others
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2
as in regards
a feeling of great approval and liking
entertainers often learn that the favor of the public can be fickle indeed
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3
as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
over the years that kind of movie fell out of favor with the mass audience
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4
as in likes
positive regard for something
was willing to do just about anything to keep the boss's favor
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1
as in obliges
to do a service or favor for
although she was at the party as a guest, the singer favored us with a song
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2
as in accepts
to have a favorable opinion of
if this measure will reduce our property taxes, then I favor it
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3
as in prefers
to show partiality toward
older moviegoers tend to favor films that have certain extras—like a plot and developed characters
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as in gifts
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
favored with good looks
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Recent Examples of favors
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
That might mean gutting labor or safety standards that would delay the technology’s rollout, ignoring anticompetitive acts, or providing favors in the form of cheap loans or lucrative government contracts.
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Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Expired Summer Products That half-empty bottle of sunscreen from two summers ago may not be doing you any favors.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
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Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Democrats backed limits But Marc Elias, an attorney for the Democratic Party, said getting rid of the limits would leave little protection against donors seeking favors.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Dropping just about every interesting plot, and basically ignoring most of the characters in favor of a gimmicky Sophia storyline, is also not doing this show any favors.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The discourse regarding her previous movie, the social thriller Don’t Worry Darling, and the distractions around her personal life didn’t exactly do her any favors, either.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
The reality is, putting off having these discussions does not do anyone any favors.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
6 July 2026
The wind is going to be blowing in as of right now, which actually favors the Cubs and the under, so bettor beware.
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David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Speculation favors the Warriors due to James's bond with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, a potential $15 million exception, and logistical advantages.
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The head-to-head record heavily favors Portugal, who have 7 wins in 11 meetings.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
What remains a bit muddied, however, is who the coaching staff favors.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Jennifer Garner’s Polished Polo If your style favors classic silhouettes, Jennifer Garner’s sunset look belongs in your closet.
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Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The American public generally favors the exclusion of transgender girls and women from competitive sports.
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Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
The campaign for the measure would be expected to capitalize on the voter enthusiasm gap that so far this year favors Democrats, who typically are more supportive of tax increases, while Republicans are on the defensive.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Noun
This is a great time to work as a team, find a long-term partner, or even ask for favors.
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Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
That might mean gutting labor or safety standards that would delay the technology’s rollout, ignoring anticompetitive acts, or providing favors in the form of cheap loans or lucrative government contracts.
—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Expired Summer Products That half-empty bottle of sunscreen from two summers ago may not be doing you any favors.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Democrats backed limits But Marc Elias, an attorney for the Democratic Party, said getting rid of the limits would leave little protection against donors seeking favors.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Dropping just about every interesting plot, and basically ignoring most of the characters in favor of a gimmicky Sophia storyline, is also not doing this show any favors.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The discourse regarding her previous movie, the social thriller Don’t Worry Darling, and the distractions around her personal life didn’t exactly do her any favors, either.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
The reality is, putting off having these discussions does not do anyone any favors.
—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Verb
That said, the court's refusal to intervene at this point is at least a tentative signal that favors the law.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
6 July 2026
The wind is going to be blowing in as of right now, which actually favors the Cubs and the under, so bettor beware.
—
David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Speculation favors the Warriors due to James's bond with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, a potential $15 million exception, and logistical advantages.
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The head-to-head record heavily favors Portugal, who have 7 wins in 11 meetings.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
What remains a bit muddied, however, is who the coaching staff favors.
—
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Jennifer Garner’s Polished Polo If your style favors classic silhouettes, Jennifer Garner’s sunset look belongs in your closet.
—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The American public generally favors the exclusion of transgender girls and women from competitive sports.
—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
The campaign for the measure would be expected to capitalize on the voter enthusiasm gap that so far this year favors Democrats, who typically are more supportive of tax increases, while Republicans are on the defensive.
—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favors
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Participants in the civil proceedings can hire private stenographers to maintain a record of what’s said, but their services can run thousands of dollars a day.
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If there are no Apple App Store services in 2276, our historical iPhone 17 Pro has another insurmountable problem.
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And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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The actionable guide has practical approaches to streamline development approvals, simplify design standards, build infill on existing infrastructure, plan for density, partner for housing solutions, and use new construction techniques.
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Octapharma went by the codename Project Palmetto Rock as details emerged about its plans through city and county approvals related to the project.
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His debut post in November 2020 was a sweet selfie with his little girl that now has 4 million likes.
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Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
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That emergency obliges all of us — critical filmmakers, activists, big and small festivals — to be more courageous.
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The court replaced it with a read-in version that obliges parliament to refer a panel’s findings to the impeachment committee, which is responsible for conducting a full inquiry into the hearing evidence, determining whether grounds exist to remove a sitting president.
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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That pressure should be maintained until Iran either fully accepts the three core conditions or the regime itself faces the prospect of collapse.
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The team prefers one reliever as the primary option for saves.
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Still, McCuskey prefers to keep his eyes forward and hopes his state can easily move on from the recent track title.
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Seeing his grandson suffer, Geppetto (Richard Brake) gifts him a new companion, the titular puppet.
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The Godfather of Harlem star, who has portrayed the character for more than 350 episodes, reveals that every day and every new script gifts him with a new life lesson.
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