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noun

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
Adjective
Southwest Florida may be getting a new place to pick up some favorite $5 or less snacks. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025 Elizabeth Taylor’s favorite Pacific resort town in Mexico can sometimes feel like a tourist bubble for Americans and Canadians, especially over winter and spring break, when the gays descend. Jd Shadel, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Other favorites include jelly beans (25%) and Peeps (14%), according to WalletHub. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025 Blush and plaster pinks like Scallop and Setting Plaster from Farrow & Ball are huge favorites for creating the ultimate in tranquil spaces. Ariel Okin, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for favorite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
  • Kounde reverted to his preferred centre-back position but did not perform well in a chaotic season for Barca.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • These aspects include your preferred level of control, risk tolerance and industry-specific experience.
    Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Anastasio’s enthusiasm for Bernstein is based, in part, on the composer’s ability to effectively wed classical theory with popular song.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This popular straight-shaft gas trimmer is lightweight and easy to use.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Check out this $30 Amazon find that has the most darling leather tassel details.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
  • This darling cardigan can be worn on its own or paired over a sleeveless or short-sleeve blouse for a layered look.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The show had a brief run Off Broadway in 1996, then lived on with a miniature national tour and a beloved cast recording.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
  • After two long years, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are back on screen together — and the beloved duo didn't miss a beat!
    Alex Ross, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • By the 1960s, women were making more fashionable style choices.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Newly single Rachel Zoe, meanwhile, made a grand entrance flanked by a fashionable crew.
    Brianne Tracy, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition to the teams that advanced to the finals, select competitors from other schools will compete in the individual finals despite their teams not advancing.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This one gives a result in under three seconds, allowing the oven or grill door to be quickly closed again without much precious heat escaping.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The precious metal is now up nearly 29% in the year so far.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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