in favor

idiom

: approved of, supported, or popular
Her theories are no longer in favor.

Examples of in favor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The California Public Utilities Commission voted 4 to 0, with one abstention, in favor of a plan first pitched Nov. 13 to develop a process to wind down the storage facility as demand for natural gas falls — as is expected in the coming years. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 Trump expressed his support for the new deal, calling for lawmakers to vote in favor of the funding stopgap, which omits certain language regarding a Congress pay raise and other measures. The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024 Ninety-eight percent of union partners voted in favor of the strikes, Workers United said. William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024 Trump has also been in favor of tax cuts and this could also help the bottom lines of Morgan Stanley and its clients. Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in favor 

Dictionary Entries Near in favor

Cite this Entry

“In favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20favor. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!