1
as in positive
expressing approval
favorable reviews for the movie were few
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2
as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
favorable economic conditions for opening a new business
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
moved to a region with a milder climate in the hope that it would be more favorable to his health
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Recent Examples of favorable
Despite the financial uncertainties, the property owner and its brokers believe the development site has a favorable location.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The absence of right guard Kevin Dotson because of an ankle injury should give Brown some favorable matchups.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Not every location produced the same results, and water yields were highest in elevated areas with consistent fog and favorable wind conditions.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
This split means the two metals can diverge even when broader macro trends appear favorable to precious metals as a group.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorable
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Liverpool have taken positive steps forward in their past two games, winning both following a run of six defeats in seven.—
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In this book, the whole occupation was described as something avant-garde or positive.—
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Browns Cleveland boasts an elite defense led by the league’s best pass rusher, an owner who spends more cash than any other team and a promising nucleus from the 2025 draft class.—
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Creativity, romance and pleasure take on a more serious tone, and a connection could feel both exciting and promising.—
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It is also expected to be especially beneficial for less experienced boaters who may need additional support at the helm.—
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Working with clay can be a relaxing experience and provide a beneficial creative outlet for both children and adults.—
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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The start of the second half was encouraging for the Heat, which cut the deficit to seven points multiple times in the third quarter.—
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The experience gave each child a chance to practice communication and reading skills in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.—
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Comfy, cozy quilts are equally helpful for both hot and cold sleepers.—
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
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“Favorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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