favorable
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Birotte said he agreed with the defense attorneys that the failure to turn over discovery constituted a Brady violation, in which suppression of evidence favorable to the defense violates due process.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
If the opportunity to launch in the 2030s is missed, the next favorable window may not arrive until the mid-2040s.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Banks’ earnings are nevertheless resilient and show favorable income characteristics, which still makes them an attractive bet, Goldman Sachs analysts said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
A bullish ascending triangle took shape starting last October, gaining 15% in the first week after a favorable tariff ruling.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Karen Gievers and Mary Miller worked out a favorable settlement in Luke’s case.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.