in favor of

Idioms  

1. Also, in one's favor.

2. In support of, approving, as in We are in favor of her promotion , or All the reviews were in his favor . [Mid-1500s]

3. To the advantage of, as in The court decided in favor of the defendant . [Mid-1500s]

4. Inscribed or made out to the benefit of, as in The check was made out in favor of the charity . [Mid-1500s]

5. Out of a preference for, as in The commissioner turned down the new road in favor of improved sewers . [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Both Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser have, or are looking to, shed lower-margin brands in favor of premium products.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But in India, that sentiment is working in favor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling party—for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Many had attended and been impressed by one of Steyer’s town hall forums across the state, where he kept his introductory remarks short in favor of long question-and-answer sessions with audiences.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday proposed a new rule that would let companies ditch quarterly reports in favor of filing earnings only twice a year.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

This man had rejected the sarcophagus in favor of a storage closet.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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