favorable
adjective
characterized by approval or support; positive.
favorably
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a word derived from
favorable.
Example Sentences
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"Our findings strongly support the idea that baryon number is more favorably carried and transported by gluons, the particles that hold quarks together, when arranged in this special configuration."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Hilton’s favorability rating is underwater, with 39% of likely voters viewing him favorably and 50% unfavorably.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Super Micro likely was able to take advantage of scarcity to more favorably price products and/or shift customers to a richer mix of servers,” the analysts say in a research note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Investors reacted favorably to the news as Comcast shares are up 5.4% to $24.42 in late trading Monday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Well, your fall coincided most favorably with the currents.”
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
