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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He has been well known as her favorite son up until her death.
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Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Kerry will be called that because Massachusetts’ less than favorite son received an honorary knighthood a week ago by King Charles III for Sir John’s contribution to saving the planet as Joe Biden’s Climate Czar.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
But the scrutiny surrounding the late queen’s favorite son is far from over.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Because Bruce is New Jersey’s favorite son.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
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Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Kerry will be called that because Massachusetts’ less than favorite son received an honorary knighthood a week ago by King Charles III for Sir John’s contribution to saving the planet as Joe Biden’s Climate Czar.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
But the scrutiny surrounding the late queen’s favorite son is far from over.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Because Bruce is New Jersey’s favorite son.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for favorite son
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“Favorite son.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/favorite%20son. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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