in favor

phrase

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

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To build solidarity for their cause of sovereignty, some patriots called on colonialists to swear off tea in favor of coffee. — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026 With one minute left in extra time, Beach was subbed off in favor of keeper Mathew Ryan, who was seen as the penalty specialist. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Winnebago foregoes the floor-to-ceiling sliding or rotating wall (or entire room) some manufacturers install in favor of a partial wall that swings the sink over top the toilet to clear out the shower. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026 These moments forgo traditional pop polish in favor of imperfection to give Visitor a tangible edge. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in favor

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“In favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20favor. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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