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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
Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Forecasters expect snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour in favored snowbelts, particularly along Lake Superior.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Luck has not favored the Bulls in recent years.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Nearly 300 delegates attended the convention to promote workers’ rights and rally behind favored candidates in a state where Republican hold far greater political power.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Forecasters expect snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour in favored snowbelts, particularly along Lake Superior.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Only 27% favored a candidate who would increase or maintain weapon supplies.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Luck has not favored the Bulls in recent years.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favored
Adjective
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Grateful for time away with loved ones.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Such a quick commute and maintaining close ties with loved ones clearly worked in Chelsea’s favour.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 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
Verb
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Its length was its first declaration of disrespect for those obliged to sit through it.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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Western Illinois coach obliged, and Wagner made the team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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But after scoring 115 points and still losing, John Calipari’s Razorbacks wouldn’t have accepted anything less than a win their next time out.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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In May 2024, Adrianna – dressed in a pink cap and gown – accepted Sade's degree at what should have been her big sister's graduation.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Wennberg and Kurashev would have preferred to play it out NHL-style, but also acknowledged that the rules are the same for every team.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The women preferred to talk about Jackson, who was the youngest of nine.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Until recently, his only comfort was a large orangutan plush toy that some brilliant member of staff gifted him as a tool for muscle building and maternal replacement.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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That player, who the couple declined to name in an interview with the Associated Press, gifted Nic Taylor a plane ticket to Norway and told him to go give his wife a pep talk.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My parents have both passed away, and my birthday has always been a cherished day, filled with memories and meaning.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The five-mile bridge opened in 1957, and is a cherished landmark in addition to providing a crucial transportation link for traffic on Interstate 75.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is probably no accident, as everyone’s current favorite style inspiration is Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy—who still defines that particular aesthetic.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Favored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favored. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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