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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
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
Still others held rallies in favored locales.
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Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
The Dutch are favored to advance out of the group stage, but the team has struggled with injuries; defender Jurrien Timber has already left because of a groin injury and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is nursing a recent hip injury.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Adjective
Gonzaga’s record aside, Mark and his teammates believe navigating the SEC slate is what toughened them up and put this group in position to reach the Sweet 16 and perhaps beyond with a win over the favored Bulldogs.
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Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
Still others held rallies in favored locales.
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Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
While powerhouse Germany is favored to win, don’t rule Curaçao out.
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Alex Connor,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
The Dutch are favored to advance out of the group stage, but the team has struggled with injuries; defender Jurrien Timber has already left because of a groin injury and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is nursing a recent hip injury.
—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favored
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How can there be so much life bursting around you when your loved one has died?
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It’s chosen to mark a milestone, celebrate an achievement, or share a meaningful experience with friends and loved ones.
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These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.
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Viewers can earn in-game gear, weapons and other rare items by watching selected streamers who are playing Tarkov.
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You are not obliged to use AI for everything.
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His status as the game’s best secure, Messi lifted the trophy in a bisht that had been placed upon him — obliged to share his greatest triumph with the geopolitical forces that had brought the World Cup to the Middle East for the first time.
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The long hours, the high stakes, the personal risk — most of us accepted all of it as part of the deal.
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But Jonah never accepted plenty of welcoming hands despite rubbing elbows in such crowds, and Jamon hardly let his son leave the house, least of all for a party.
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The Athletic reported that the Heat preferred to include guard Davion Mitchell in the trade instead of Jakucionis, but the Bucks didn’t want Mitchell’s short-term deal.
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Grains like oats, farro, and quinoa are preferred over refined carbs, plain pastas, and white rice.
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In 2023, Habitat for Humanity gifted her the childhood land back and built her a home on it.
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First, there were keys — the ceremonial keys to the city that Mayor Mamdani gifted the Knicks for bringing home the franchise’s first championship in 53 years.
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The San Francisco art and film community is mourning the loss of two cherished figures after Judith Sheldon, 84, and her husband, Wylie Sheldon, 86, were found dead Monday in a car parked off Interstate 5 north of Redding.
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The siblings and their spouses, however, are frequent fixtures at royal family holidays and social events, with Mike describing riding in the Royal Procession at Royal Ascot as a cherished experience.
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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Surprisingly, buyers' favorite colors this year go beyond plain white, with certain hues helping rooms feel larger, calmer, and easier to imagine living in.
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“Favored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favored. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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