favorable
adjective
fa·vor·able
ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl 
ˈfā-vər-bəl
1
b
: expressing approval : commendatory
The movie received a favorable review.
c
: giving a result that is in one's favor
a favorable comparison
d
: affirmative
a favorable reply
2
: winning approval : pleasing
a favorable impression
3
a
: tending to promote or facilitate : advantageous
a favorable wind
b
: marked by success
a favorable demonstration of a new invention
favorableness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of favorable in a Sentence
The new play got many favorable reviews.
He was given a favorable recommendation.
Early test results were favorable.
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These revenue streams are considered less risky and attract more federal government transit grants for large-scale infrastructure projects while allowing for more favorable interest rates when borrowing in the capital markets.
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Abc News, ABC News, 27 June 2024
That includes the Colorado city of Boulder, which — following a favorable decision by a district court judge — will be able to take oil companies ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to trial for their role in fueling the climate crisis, per Sam Brasch at CPR News.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
These revenue streams are considered less risky and attract more federal government transit grants for large-scale infrastructure projects while allowing for more favorable interest rates when borrowing in the capital markets.
—Joe Lhota, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
This blend of jury and bench trials highlights my versatility and depth of experience in advocating for clients and navigating the legal process to achieve favorable outcomes.
—Joseph Zager, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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favorable
adjective
fa·vor·able
ˈfāv-(ə-)rə-bəl
ˈfā-vər-bəl
1
: showing favor : approving
a favorable reply
2
: promising, advantageous
favorable weather for the fair
favorableness
noun
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