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
For Club name DuPont, analysts like the company's strategy of favoring its healthcare and water businesses but don't see enough total growth to give it a buy.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Jennifer Garner previously opted for comfy-looking joggers that show off cute shoes, while Olivia Wilde, Shay Mitchell, and Kate Moss have been favoring wide-leg styles that are equal parts tailored and breezy.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Ouahbi is a cerebral coach, favoring hybrid playing systems and mixing up attack strategies based on the opponent.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Square nails are often associated with longer lengths because a lot of folks are under the impression that the more blunt shape can make short nails look wider and stubbier, favoring rounded, oval, or squoval shapes for a less-long manicure.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 June 2026
The majority of people, approximately 90 percent or so, are thought to be right-handed, with much of the rest favoring their left hand, and a tiny group can truly use both interchangeably.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Not only will some reconfiguration of the defense corps be necessary, especially with Laviolette favoring an active group of defensemen, but their top defender last year will need a new contract.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
In 2021, the district moved ceremonies to Sutter Health Park to comply with public health guidance favoring outdoor venues.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Voters were also favoring Measure CB by a wide margin in preliminary returns.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Jennifer Garner previously opted for comfy-looking joggers that show off cute shoes, while Olivia Wilde, Shay Mitchell, and Kate Moss have been favoring wide-leg styles that are equal parts tailored and breezy.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Ouahbi is a cerebral coach, favoring hybrid playing systems and mixing up attack strategies based on the opponent.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Square nails are often associated with longer lengths because a lot of folks are under the impression that the more blunt shape can make short nails look wider and stubbier, favoring rounded, oval, or squoval shapes for a less-long manicure.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 June 2026
The majority of people, approximately 90 percent or so, are thought to be right-handed, with much of the rest favoring their left hand, and a tiny group can truly use both interchangeably.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Not only will some reconfiguration of the defense corps be necessary, especially with Laviolette favoring an active group of defensemen, but their top defender last year will need a new contract.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
In 2021, the district moved ceremonies to Sutter Health Park to comply with public health guidance favoring outdoor venues.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Voters were also favoring Measure CB by a wide margin in preliminary returns.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favoring
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Over the past months, Iranian officials have tried to carefully balance negotiations with Trump while appeasing factions across the country’s diverse political landscape, including the Paydari group.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Court life required appeasing those in power, often rulers with little understanding of music.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Diedrich, operating partner and bartender at Pacific Cocktail Haven in San Francisco, expressed gratitude to a number of people while accepting the medallion for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service during the ceremony, which was broadcast online.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Under that settlement, authorities said Mitchell was barred for three years from engaging in commodity futures trading, including soliciting, receiving, or accepting funds for such activity.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Flatheads aren’t built for extended chases like their streamlined cousins, preferring instead to dart out from hiding and devour unwary prey.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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But Barclays is staying selective in the sector, preferring Endeavour Mining and Hochschild as both stocks trade on cheaper multiples than Fresnillo , which the analysts say is more fully valued.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The principal donation will go towards endowing the Met’s long-standing internships for undergraduate and graduate students in perpetuity.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 May 2026
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This information can indirectly influence national discussions by endowing them with more credibility.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Spend the day paddling the spring-fed river, cooling off with a swim, or embracing the nostalgia of a place that’s been delighting visitors since the 1940s.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Natalie’s politician father-in-law, Doug, only seems to invoke his faith for aesthetics, to flavor his political ambitions to his constituents’ liking.—
Kyley Sitton,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
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However, there isn’t necessarily a consistent color for grass between stadiums and broadcasters, meaning pixel-peeping viewers might need to tweak their settings to their own liking for each match .—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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On Sunday, June 14, the rapper, 54, shared a throwback Instagram video of himself gifting Broadus, also known as Boss Lady, with three rings at her 50th birthday party last November, per Complex.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Bethenny Frankel celebrated her daughter Bryn's 16th birthday by gifting her a pink car.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The incident triggered a fire alarm, obliging the entire French delegation — some of whom were still in their pyjamas — to evacuate the building.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In civil aerospace, for example, Rolls is benefiting as manufacturers Airbus and Boeing struggle to deliver new aircraft at the pace the market requires — obliging airlines to keep flying old planes (and their engines) for longer.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Favoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favoring. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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