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as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
the youngest child was also the most favored—much to the envy of his siblings
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as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
for a favored few, the restaurant always has a table available, no matter how busy it is
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as in obliged
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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as in accepted
to have a favorable opinion of
if this measure will reduce our property taxes, then I favor it
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as in preferred
to show partiality toward
older moviegoers tend to favor films that have certain extras—like a plot and developed characters
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as in gifted
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
favored with good looks
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Recent Examples of favored
Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Charlotte went through a great transformation under his leadership, becoming one of the most favored racing destinations.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
The Eagles will be favored in every one of their 4A South Metro League games in October.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Hatch identified it as the Early Frame Pea, long thought extinct, Jefferson’s favored variety.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Charlotte went through a great transformation under his leadership, becoming one of the most favored racing destinations.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Democrats are favored to win this year's race.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
The Eagles will be favored in every one of their 4A South Metro League games in October.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favored
Adjective
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And though all that is paired with expansive ceilings, towering pillars, and New York City skyline frescos, the space is rather cozy, an ideal place to take a loved one for a spot of tea.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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My heart is with his family and loved ones.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The bulk of the crowd fell quiet as those closest to the sign obliged.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
24 Sep. 2025
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Investors who obtain the visa aren’t obliged to reside in Greece.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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For the counts on which she was convicted, jurors essentially accepted the actions depicted in that reenactment, accounting for the first two felony charges.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Miran, according to the Fed's statement, preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by half a percentage point at the September meeting.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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My grandfather Bob Levitt preferred political memoirs or, from time to time, a Clive Cussler.—
Nina West
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Republican was allowed to keep personal assets like the World Series rings gifted to him from the New York Yankees from 1994 to 2001.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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In October 2024, her daughter North West, 14, even gifted her a necklace with a viral phrase on it.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fika, for example, is a cherished Swedish habit of slowing down to enjoy a small refreshment and the company of others.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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The bullet became a cherished object for the couple, Beck Darrow said.—
Genevieve Shaw Brown,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trina Turk Mali Pullover Fall sweaters are our favorite seasonal essential to add texture to every outfit while staying warm in cooler weather.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Red Raiders have a bye week after earning a statement 34-10 win over Utah, which set them up as an early favorite in the Big 12.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Favored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favored. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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