favorite son
noun
1
: one favored by the delegates of his state as presidential candidate at a national political convention
2
: a famous person who is popular with hometown people
Examples of favorite son in a Sentence
an athlete who is one of New York's favorite sons
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The late Queen’s favorite son is now styled as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
And if one thing is certain, this town — and this fan base — is ready to embrace its new favorite son.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
The iconic symbol is a tribute to Lubbock’s favorite son, musician Buddy Holly.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
He has been well known as her favorite son up until her death.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
And if one thing is certain, this town — and this fan base — is ready to embrace its new favorite son.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
The iconic symbol is a tribute to Lubbock’s favorite son, musician Buddy Holly.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
He has been well known as her favorite son up until her death.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Favorite son.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/favorite%20son. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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