1
as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
that teacher claims not to have any favorite students, although many in the class would disagree
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2
as in preferred
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
mint chocolate chip is my favorite flavor of ice cream
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3
as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a radio station that mostly plays favorite songs from the 1960s and 1970s
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as in darling
a person or thing that is preferred over others
the youngest child was always Mother's favorite
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Recent Examples of favorite
Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
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—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
Our favorite is the tent floor, which lays underneath the tent to prevent you from sitting directly on the sand.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
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Adjective
But then, The New York Times looked inside the medicine chest of our favorite belly-jumping, eyeball-rolling, exploding-car salesman, and that was that.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
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—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
Coxwell highlights the Beet Ginger Blend, a sweet blend full of antioxidants, as von Furstenberg’s personal favorite.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
Our favorite is the tent floor, which lays underneath the tent to prevent you from sitting directly on the sand.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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Suddenly, virtual meetings became the norm (actually, preferred) as Zoom, Teams and Google Meet finally had their moment to shine.—
Heather Kelly,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The process involves custom-fitting the harness to your size and selecting your preferred finish, all of which are handcrafted in the U.K. Due to this approach, there is typically a wait time before delivery, which varies depending on demand and the customization options.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, Critical Role is one of the brightest lights in an increasingly popular medium: actual play.—
James Grebey,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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On Friday, June 13, the popular morning show aired its final episode in its home studio of nearly 26 years.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Harley has become something of a darling in the wake of his success at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and after eating massive minutes with Heiskanen out injured.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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LuPone is the darling of Broadway, her standout turns as Eva Perón in Evita and Rose in Gypsy paving the way for an illustrious career onstage and near-constant run-ins with her stage-sharers.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The beloved slugger known as Big Papi built this contemporary estate, located in the Pinecrest area of Miami-Dade County, from scratch.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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An unusual number of the supporting players are beloved for one famous role — not just big parts, but eternal parts — that have so immortalized them in the public’s consciousness that their fictional identities have supplanted their real ones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 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
Adjective
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Enjoy thrilling matches, strawberries and cream, Lanson fizz, fashionable outfits, celebrity spotting, and the all-round fun atmosphere that the tournament brings.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Flower girls, dressed in bright costumes of fashionable gardening gear and props, danced to popular music.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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In the pop-up, select Auto rotate and then tap Done.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Additionally, Charlotte Tilbury touch-up stations will be available at AT&T Stadium during select Cowboys home games so that fans can get in on the action on game days.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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On Thursday, June 5, The Valley couple, 35 and 41 years old, respectively, welcomed their fourth child into the world, announcing the precious news on Instagram.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The wide-ranging punishments for such sinful behavior could include a prohibition on wearing gold and other precious jewelry, as well as large tithes to monastic orders and the poor.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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