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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
Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Greece has long been a favored gateway to Europe for migrants and refugees from the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The possession arrow favored Georgia with seven-tenths of a second remaining, giving the Bulldogs a final shot.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Perhaps the most significant invocation of maternity comes when Ser Lyonel laments that Baelor is a more favored son than his brother Maekar.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Greece has long been a favored gateway to Europe for migrants and refugees from the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Three foul calls that favored the Lakers in the final two minutes of Saturday’s game between Orlando and Los Angeles at Kia Center were ruled to be incorrect, the NBA shared Sunday afternoon.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The possession arrow favored Georgia with seven-tenths of a second remaining, giving the Bulldogs a final shot.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favored
Adjective
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But for the loved ones of the three still missing, an agonizing wait continues.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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At that same company, a hospice social worker wrote about a family's grief when their loved one passed, but there was no evidence the patient was actually dead.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The gist, however, seems to be that extra-terrestrials make contact with a selected few, before promising to go public to the entire world — good luck dealing with the ramifications of that one, human race!—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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Present and correct, just in smaller quantities than previously, and now obliged to make polite conversation with Alexandra Champalimaud’s additions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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The difference is that, while Carolyn struggles to define herself against expectation, John has always obliged expectation.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Between 2023 and 2026, Rouse accepted over $140,000 in direct contributions from Pace-O-Matic and its executives, according to campaign finance records.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Donations are still being accepted at the California Volunteer Fire Department and at the borough building.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hawaii favored piña coladas — fittingly — while Nevada preferred bloody marys.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trade with the hinterland stopped as these coastal centers now preferred to trade with the Europeans.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once married, Prince Harry gifted the watch to Meghan, who regularly adds it to her looks as a low-key, sweet nod to Diana.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The original pieces will be preserved in the park and gifted to important Bird Cage players.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Big Ten would retain its cherished TV content but avoid the near-empty pro stadiums for three days.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The students – three young men and two young women – were arrested, and their fate was widely discussed by a grieving community preparing for the cherished teacher’s Saturday funeral.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When video streaming platforms were first launched, they were marketed as an affordable way to watch your favorite movies without the interruption of an ad break.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Your favorite place for creative pastries and delicious bread.—
Kayla Samoy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Favored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favored. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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