as in favorably
in an approving manner
for the most part audiences have responded positively to his avant-garde music
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Recent Examples of positively
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.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Marko, however, is looking positively at Red Bull's form after the Italian GP.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
This positively insane domestic horror movie is one of Perry’s most slapdash productions, a true so-bad-it’s-brilliant marvel.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Ford shares reacted positively to the campaign.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In fact, 68% of automotive dealerships report that AI has positively impacted their operations, per CDK research.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
While interpersonal trust supports team communication and creativity, for example, cognition and affect-based trust positively affect individual creativity.
—Christopher Kaufman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But she is positively shocked to encounter Tommy, shackled to a makeshift bed in the basement.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
For example, eating a healthy diet will improve your blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight, positively impacting your quality of life and reducing your risk for heart disease.
—Amy Isler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Marko, however, is looking positively at Red Bull's form after the Italian GP.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
This positively insane domestic horror movie is one of Perry’s most slapdash productions, a true so-bad-it’s-brilliant marvel.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Ford shares reacted positively to the campaign.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In fact, 68% of automotive dealerships report that AI has positively impacted their operations, per CDK research.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
While interpersonal trust supports team communication and creativity, for example, cognition and affect-based trust positively affect individual creativity.
—Christopher Kaufman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But she is positively shocked to encounter Tommy, shackled to a makeshift bed in the basement.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
For example, eating a healthy diet will improve your blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight, positively impacting your quality of life and reducing your risk for heart disease.
—Amy Isler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positively
favorably
Adverb
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Although Petro’s unpopularity has increased in recent years, his progressive platform is seen favorably by around a third of the population.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Positively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positively. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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