favorite sons

Definition of favorite sonsnext
plural of favorite son

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite sons
Noun
  • Some, like Espinoza, continued to give asylum claimants and their lawyers 10 days or more to respond to a motion from DHS to dismiss their cases.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • For 10 years — and counting — lawyers and judges have attempted to determine what claimants are due and whether Pacquiao in particular suffered reputational damage along the way.
    Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Drawing on Aman Thai roots, the massage menu is long and varied; favorites include the Stone Therapy which uses Himalayan salt stones.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Fuerza Regida had already made history as the first música mexicana band featured on the cover of Rolling Stone — but their showcase on Friday night was a chance to remind everyone of the bold, audacious appeal and formidable stage presence that have brought the San Bernadino favorites to the top.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Favorite sons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite%20sons. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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