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
By reopening the tab, Budweiser maintained goodwill, ensuring its dual anniversary celebration resonated positively.
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Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
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Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Around 67% of expats rate their job security and personal career opportunities positively, higher than global averages.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
In 2025, Serrao was positively identified through genetic evidence.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The couple's attorney, Tessy Ortiz, said this is a family that has positively contributed to society.
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Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Staff for Democratic Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, the president-elect, responded positively March 30.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
In fact, over two-thirds of Democrats view socialism more positively than capitalism.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
But when faced with their first real setback of this tournament, the US responded positively.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Investigators were able to positively identify the remains as Jordan Wishon.
—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Around 67% of expats rate their job security and personal career opportunities positively, higher than global averages.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
In 2025, Serrao was positively identified through genetic evidence.
—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The couple's attorney, Tessy Ortiz, said this is a family that has positively contributed to society.
—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Staff for Democratic Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, the president-elect, responded positively March 30.
—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
In fact, over two-thirds of Democrats view socialism more positively than capitalism.
—
NBC news,
28 June 2026
But when faced with their first real setback of this tournament, the US responded positively.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positively
favorably
Adverb
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Only 42% of Democrats viewed capitalism favorably, while 66% had a positive view of socialism.
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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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“Positively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positively. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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