1
as in appeasing
to do a service or favor for
although she was at the party as a guest, the singer favored us with a song
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2
as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of
if this measure will reduce our property taxes, then I favor it
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3
as in preferring
to show partiality toward
older moviegoers tend to favor films that have certain extras—like a plot and developed characters
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4
as in endowing
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
favored with good looks
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Recent Examples of favoring
This trend includes smaller, high-end homes and with buyers favoring places that offer meaningful features over sheer size or clout.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Those possibly favoring a larger move include Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, as well as Stephen Miran should the Senate confirm him before the Fed convenes.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
In contrast, domestic species grew progressively larger, due to selective breeding favoring animals that could provide more meat, milk, wool, strength or companionship.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
To me, more pragmatism means moving away from the corrupt, capricious policies of the current administration, such as crony capitalism that imposes bogus tariffs on free trade, punishing leaders and countries the president dislikes while favoring those who flatter him.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The poll showed Sherrill winning the support of 46 percent of the likely voters, Ciattarelli garnering 39 percent, 12 percent not sure and 2 percent favoring others.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The Horned Frogs dominated en route to a 48-14 victory despite many national pundits favoring Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Support was highest among parents with children in school, with 74% favoring a ban, up from 70% in 2024.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Chad Wackerman, a drummer and teacher, believes this change in technique —favoring the biceps over the wrist to create a louder sound — is to blame for an inefficient playing style.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Those possibly favoring a larger move include Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, as well as Stephen Miran should the Senate confirm him before the Fed convenes.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
In contrast, domestic species grew progressively larger, due to selective breeding favoring animals that could provide more meat, milk, wool, strength or companionship.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
To me, more pragmatism means moving away from the corrupt, capricious policies of the current administration, such as crony capitalism that imposes bogus tariffs on free trade, punishing leaders and countries the president dislikes while favoring those who flatter him.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The poll showed Sherrill winning the support of 46 percent of the likely voters, Ciattarelli garnering 39 percent, 12 percent not sure and 2 percent favoring others.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The Horned Frogs dominated en route to a 48-14 victory despite many national pundits favoring Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Support was highest among parents with children in school, with 74% favoring a ban, up from 70% in 2024.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Chad Wackerman, a drummer and teacher, believes this change in technique —favoring the biceps over the wrist to create a louder sound — is to blame for an inefficient playing style.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favoring
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And many brands and stores are appeasing consumer preference for cotton products to carry them through the fall and winter months.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rivals and analysts suggest that Ellison has improved at managing profit and loss and appeasing superstar creative talent like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron (arguably the two most important tasks in running a studio).—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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But sales have since slowed, and the automaker stopped accepting orders from dealers and customers this July.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gaga started the night by accepting the award for artist of the year.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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But while some reject the notion of vodka with flavor, preferring a clean and neutral spirit, Mendel won Vodka of the Year at the New Orleans Spirits Competition announced at Tales of the Cocktail in 2022, proof that spirits experts appreciate the unique flavor.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Arison, who doesn’t relish being in the public eye like some owners do, has not spoken on the record to Heat reporters since 2013 and declined interviews with the Miami Herald and South Florida Sun Sentinel, preferring to keep the honor low-key.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the past, people would even be buried under the khata porch, endowing the doorway with an important spiritual and ritual significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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Now Olive is delighting thousands of complete strangers, after a video of her sharing her smile went viral.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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From edgy indies to blockbuster crowd-pleasers, prestige Oscar bait to experimental movies, Van Sant has spent the past 40 years delighting, surprising and confounding his audience.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Some patients may have trouble tolerating other blood pressure medications.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Messi has always been a more introverted with the public, tolerating the stardom that accompanies his footballing career rather than embracing it.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Not keke not liking the gays Chile !—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Too inconsistent for Andoni Iraola’s liking, only averaging a goal or assist every 175 minutes in all competitions last season, his talent isn’t in doubt, but can Keith Andrews turn Brentford’s record signing into a top-level Premier League player?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Brands can embrace this by integrating seamless gifting capabilities directly into social and messaging apps to foster frequent, authentic engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Rupnow's father is under investigation for his role in gifting Rupnow the guns that were ultimately used in the shooting.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Favoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favoring. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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