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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Vote for your favorite song of the year so far below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
While some fans booed, others clapped and cheered in acknowledgment of Russell, a fan favorite at Sporting who spent seven years at the club.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
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Adjective
Below, an edit of Vogue’s favorite Omnilux LED devices to aid your glow ahead of your nuptials.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Vote for your favorite song of the year so far below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Noun
Although Ramirez entered the fight as the favorite to defend his belts, the Mexican was slow, allowing the scores to be closer than expected.
—Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
While some fans booed, others clapped and cheered in acknowledgment of Russell, a fan favorite at Sporting who spent seven years at the club.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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Bachman's warbler seems to have preferred brushy terrain that was slightly elevated from the surrounding swampy areas, which was the easiest ground to clear for cropland.—
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arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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They can be wrapped with foil and reheated on the grill over indirect heat until hot throughout, or placed in a baking dish with broth or other preferred liquid, covered tightly with foil, and baked in a preheated 300°F oven until heated through.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Here’s what to know about the history of this popular seaside city and its residents.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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However, the city is not particularly popular among retirees, as only 16.2 percent of residents are 65 or older.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The Rapture, the New York dance-punk band that became indie darlings in the 2000s, has announced its first proper headlining tour in 15 years.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Moving with ease down the backstretch, Japan’s darling maintained his position.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The Holocaust, the fight against segregation, assassinations of beloved public figures, the war on terror, the pandemic.—
Dr. Richard Fichman,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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At Sweet Bliss Bakery With a range from turtle brownies to lavender blueberry cheesecake, Sweet Bliss Bakery is a beloved spot for all things sweet in Nelson County.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 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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The couple was spotted attending the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 27 and wore a pair of fashionable ensembles for the event.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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In the downstairs Photo Elysée space, American photographer Tyler Mitchell’s show Wish This Was Real depicts African American subjects of all ages in all manner of settings, in images that are at times fashionable, at times quotidian, and often enigmatic—but always richly beautiful in composition.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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New in select theaters on streaming on premium video on demand, Off the Grid stars Duhamel as Guy, a brilliant scientist hiding out in the wild from a megalomaniac employer who wants to weaponize his mini cold fusion reactor for nefarious purposes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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At present, only those explicitly invited, many of whom are a select group of superfans with large followings in the Tesla community, may hail one of his robotaxis.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes protecting your precious gear is just as important as protecting yourself.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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There are so very many precious things under attack in this American moment; consider the bronze bust of King that the president recently had removed from the Oval Office.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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