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
Spurs have not won a top-flight game since December and started positively against United.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Some 127 years after its opening, the grande dame of St Moritz continues to draw glamorous guests to its cavernous halls, forever teetering gracefully between Alpine rustic and positively regal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
About 15% of participants screened positively for biomarker levels that could put them at risk.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Below, experts break down the benefits of sardines—and whether eating them consistently can actually positively impact your skin.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
That update may come as a good sign for beachgoers — especially as weather in San Diego has felt positively summery these last few weeks.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
But if it’s viewed as a technology to help, that’s something that should be looked at positively.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Despite the recent controversy, Rose has been perceived largely positively in Poland over his virulent defense of Polish history.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s why the Dolphins keep speaking positively about Tua.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Jay Harris, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Some 127 years after its opening, the grande dame of St Moritz continues to draw glamorous guests to its cavernous halls, forever teetering gracefully between Alpine rustic and positively regal.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
About 15% of participants screened positively for biomarker levels that could put them at risk.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Below, experts break down the benefits of sardines—and whether eating them consistently can actually positively impact your skin.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
That update may come as a good sign for beachgoers — especially as weather in San Diego has felt positively summery these last few weeks.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
But if it’s viewed as a technology to help, that’s something that should be looked at positively.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Despite the recent controversy, Rose has been perceived largely positively in Poland over his virulent defense of Polish history.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s why the Dolphins keep speaking positively about Tua.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positively
favorably
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Rain chances increase to around 60% to 70% in Phoenix, and totals could reach up to a quarter of an inch if the system tracks favorably.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Japan’s stock market responded favorably, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index surging more than 5% to a fresh intraday high on expectations of tax cuts and higher government spending.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Positively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positively. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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