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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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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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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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Two of our favorite things (lemon + cheesecake) come together in one amazing cake.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Coach of the Year Bickerstaff won the award from the National Basketball Coaches Association, selected by his peers, and is the likely favorite for the official NBA honor.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Offefan Pleated Scoop-Neck T-Shirt, $10 Your favorite basic white tee—but with a refined upgrade.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Two of our favorite things (lemon + cheesecake) come together in one amazing cake.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Jennifer Lawrence is not one to shy away from color, often adding bold primary colors into her off-duty wardrobe—bright red being one of her favorites.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Coach of the Year Bickerstaff won the award from the National Basketball Coaches Association, selected by his peers, and is the likely favorite for the official NBA honor.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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My condolences to her family and loved ones.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nobody wants to watch a loved one endure the pain, debilitation, and loss of independence that can follow a serious fall.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Flats used to be the preferred method, but Faust doesn’t think that’s in the berry’s best interest.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Part of the problem is that his influence is so huge; the Canadian singer known as the Weeknd has become one of the most popular performers in the world with his moody, artful update of Jackson’s music.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Santa Monica city officials acknowledged that a change of shopping habits and safety concerns has hurt the popular shopping center.—
Brittney Ermon,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Find flowy silhouettes, air fabrics, and darling designs below, starting as low as $10.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rotterdam, which has a historic connection to Brazilian cinema, is a long-time darling and favorite, but more and more local talent is shifting their attention to festivals like San Sebastián, Karlovy Vary and Locarno as top choices to launch their films.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The iconic Long Beach street race is one of the most technical and beloved circuits in motorsports, where speeds push nearly 200 mph.—
Amanda Starrantino,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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McDonald's The options at beloved fast food chain McDonald's range from breakfast to burgers.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The selected artist will be notified by early October.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their wingers are the primary source, given Woodman’s preference for formations with a lone striker.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Besides being more manageable logistically, this style calls back to Healy’s fine-dining roots — think of a chef curating an ever-changing tasting menu — and also just speaks to Healy’s own personal preference.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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