1
as in nicely
in a pleasing way
her violin teacher has been favorably impressed with her progress
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2
as in positively
in an approving manner
most critics reviewed the movie favorably
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Recent Examples of favorably
But in spite of all that love for royalty, that same YouGov poll found only 42% of Americans view King Charles III favorably; Camilla clocks in at 30% approval.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Most Britons aren't viewing the king's trip favorably.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, Erasca said the clinical benefit and tolerability of its drug, called ERAS-0015, compared favorably to daraxonrasib, a similar RAS-targeting drug from Revolution Medicines that recently showed a doubling of overall survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
More than three-quarters of independent voters view him unfavorably, while 70% of Republicans view him favorably.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump was favorably comparing his prospective deal with the Obama administration’s in 2015.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Arm talent Craig compares favorably to Hoover in terms of raw power with his arm.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Boston Marathon runners are in for favorably cool and breezy conditions through the race Monday, with a possibility of some afternoon showers hitting the city later and potentially some snow farther out in Massachusetts, according to National Weather Service forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The survey found that AIPAC is viewed favorably by 39% of American Jews and unfavorably by 29%, with the rest being unsure.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Most Britons aren't viewing the king's trip favorably.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, Erasca said the clinical benefit and tolerability of its drug, called ERAS-0015, compared favorably to daraxonrasib, a similar RAS-targeting drug from Revolution Medicines that recently showed a doubling of overall survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
More than three-quarters of independent voters view him unfavorably, while 70% of Republicans view him favorably.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump was favorably comparing his prospective deal with the Obama administration’s in 2015.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Arm talent Craig compares favorably to Hoover in terms of raw power with his arm.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Boston Marathon runners are in for favorably cool and breezy conditions through the race Monday, with a possibility of some afternoon showers hitting the city later and potentially some snow farther out in Massachusetts, according to National Weather Service forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The survey found that AIPAC is viewed favorably by 39% of American Jews and unfavorably by 29%, with the rest being unsure.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorably
Adverb
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Our lunches were also always served or packed nicely with cloth placemats, napkins, and silverware.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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But if things unfold as nicely in 2027 as well as Gang Green’s haul seemed to go this year, then New York should actually be a legitimate playoff contender by 2028 … or so.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But a second poll in the days after the April 8 ceasefire found that Israelis rated the management of the war by the government — not just Netanyahu — more negatively than positively.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Spurs started the game positively but their intensity levels dropped quickly.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Plane tickets are getting pricier After jumping to $209 a barrel in early April, the global price of jet fuel eased last week to around $179, still well above the roughly $99 at the end of February.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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At this year's event, held at Pura Padel, Holland participated with other BERO higher-ups in a friendly tournament of padel, a racquet sport that's probably best described as a combination of squash and tennis.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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But manage again when the Yankees great known as Donnie Baseball was about to turn 65?—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jack Nicholson appeared in a rare photo as the cinema great turned 89.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, on the other hand, is deliciously bitter with tiny, effervescent bubbles that never overwhelm your palate.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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Just like conventional cookies made with wheat, flavors and textures of gluten-free cookies vary wildly, from dry and crumbly to rich and chewy, and from deliciously munchable to yucky and forgettable.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Tap into the gorpcore trend, for example, with a pair of hiking sneakers and a delightfully slouchy sweater.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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Knoxville and his merry band of delightfully sadistic goons are back for one possibly final rodeo.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Grind the orange peels or very finely chop them up.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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The dough must be made with 00 flour — a finely ground wheat flour — plus natural or brewer’s yeast, salt and water.—
The Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Chatting with the peddler Rutherford Selig (Bradley Stryker, enjoyably channeling Deadwood), Bynum casually unzips the surface of reality and dips into the waters below.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Because the eggs act as the main source of structure and height, these cakes are light and delicate, with an enjoyably soft, springy texture.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Favorably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorably. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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