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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
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Among them is Broadway performer Alex Newell and Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump, whose characters will appear alongside longtime favorite personalities like the Vees.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
It’s based on Taco Bell’s actual Caramel Apple Empanada, a discontinued item that was brought back Tuesday as part of a Decades Y2K Menu of fan favorites from early in the millennium.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Terence Crawford Picks And Predictions Canelo Alvarez is the betting favorite thanks to his size, name and record.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Among them is Broadway performer Alex Newell and Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump, whose characters will appear alongside longtime favorite personalities like the Vees.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
This would seem on the surface to be some kind of crisis, except the Eagles just won their second Lombardi Trophy in eight seasons, and oddsmakers have them among the favorites to win it all again.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
It’s based on Taco Bell’s actual Caramel Apple Empanada, a discontinued item that was brought back Tuesday as part of a Decades Y2K Menu of fan favorites from early in the millennium.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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In fact, those wages are so low that families must send their own money into prison to help support their loved one.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk's murder is sick and reprehensible, and our thoughts are with his family, children, and loved ones.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The fourth season will be played from June 18-July 18, 2026, the preferred slot in the calendar for MLC with not much competition from other domestic leagues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It’s also formulated with popular and effective ingredients, like retinol, antioxidants, and vitamin E.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Might Gaine was the fourth entry in the Brave saga and was a uniquely popular series.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the previous Emmy darling, which won 11 awards at the 2024 Primetime Emmys, didn't win any prizes during this year's show.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bulls were the early-season darlings of the Group of Five, thanks to back-to-back upsets over Boise State and Florida.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Taking a stroll and admiring fall’s vibrant hues is a quintessential autumn activity — and according to The New York Times, Nashville is one of the best cities to soak in the reds, oranges, and yellows of the beloved season.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Sep. 2025
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After the building's beloved doorman, Lester (Teddy Coluca), is found dead in the courtyard's fountain, the group comes together once again to get to the bottom of the mystery.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 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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Many have compared the silhouette to the once-fashionable Balenciaga Triple-S, another behemoth of a sneaker.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Created by Buffy alum and Cabin in the Woods director Drew Goddard, ABC's crime drama stars Kaitlin Olson as an eccentric (and fashionable) janitor with a genius-level IQ who stumbles into a consulting role with the Los Angeles Police Department.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Before the Euros, players were asked to rank their penalty preference from one to 11.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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