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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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
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
When my parents moved here 13 years ago, the diner became my dad's favorite place to go.
—Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2025
Essie Nail Polish in Ballet Slippers (full-size) A sheer, milky pink that’s been a favorite for decades.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 13 May 2025
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Adjective
Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
When my parents moved here 13 years ago, the diner became my dad's favorite place to go.
—Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2025
Noun
But odds are out on teams winning their respective conferences, and Boise State is a prohibitive favorite to capture the Mountain West championship for a third straight year.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2025
Essie Nail Polish in Ballet Slippers (full-size) A sheer, milky pink that’s been a favorite for decades.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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Yet a sketch in last night’s season finale of Saturday Night Live—which revolved around two couples at a bar boisterously fighting for a preferred table as two men watched nearby, whiskies in hand—raised the stakes of voyeurism in fascinating ways.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2025
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Saving his preferred spot is pretty much the only concession to the 56-year-old Portuguese’s celebrity, according to licensee Stephen Garrett.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Hailey, 28, appeared in a new episode of Vogue's popular In the Bag series, in tandem with her cover story, which was released on Tuesday, May 20.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The news comes roughly one month after the Season 3 finale of the popular drama series, which aired on April 13.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Noun
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But after spotting this darling satin option for just $60, that problem’s officially solved.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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And don’t be alarmed if your pee smells a little funky after eating these delightful darlings.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The 2013 death of James Gandolfini pretty much put to rest any possibility the beloved gangster series would someday be revived.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Just in time for National Prosecco Week (June 24–30), the Prosecco DOC Consortium is raising awareness for this beloved wine through in-store promotions, restaurant events, and tastings across the U.S., including a recent Raleigh, North Carolina event hosted by Master of Wine Sheri Morano.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Original price: $40 (Abercrombie & Fitch) A fashionable, heavyweight cropped tee from Abercrombie & Fitch is the definition of style meets comfort.—
Christopher Murray
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23 May 2025
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The Pitch Perfect actress played the flamboyantly fashionable Capitol chaperone for all four Hunger Games films until 2015.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Where To Find Hot Slaw In Cleveland, Tennessee, try this delicacy on a burger at The Chef restaurant, or take home a container of Fuzz's Hot Slaw from select area Food Lion stores.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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For the first time, this year select screenings during Cannes may include Atmos sound at the venue.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The precious moment a boy with cerebral palsy managed to blow out his own birthday candle has gone viral online.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Commodity Funds: 19 Best Buys These are the most cost-efficient funds holding either commodity futures or precious metals.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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