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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
Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Marlowe Granados, the heir apparent to Loos’ life-loving joie-de-vivre—and the author of Happy Hour, one of my favorite literary treats—will reframe this classic for contemporary readers.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Julien also singled and sliced a hard liner into left against Skubal, the AL ERA leader (2.42 in 24 starts) and a favorite to repeat as the league Cy Young winner.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
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Featured Gallery Take a look at some of our favorite quilt designs entered in a competition at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Marlowe Granados, the heir apparent to Loos’ life-loving joie-de-vivre—and the author of Happy Hour, one of my favorite literary treats—will reframe this classic for contemporary readers.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
On Saturday the bands who were to perform were among my favorites.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Julien also singled and sliced a hard liner into left against Skubal, the AL ERA leader (2.42 in 24 starts) and a favorite to repeat as the league Cy Young winner.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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Then, the sandwich is loaded up with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and your preferred filet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Magpies came in with a significant offer, but once again would fall short of signing their preferred target.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With only around 19k miles on the odometer, this rare slice of Ruf history brought in a final sale price of $306,000 on the popular auction site Bring a Trailer.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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That means reining in popular but ineffective trends like open floor plans and doubling down on amenities that actually work, like free parking and private offices.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The brand’s latest Color Series Mason jar collection nods to classic designs of the past, with darling details that bring nostalgic charm to any space whether they’re used in the kitchen for food storage or around the house as decor.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Milwaukee has arguably moved ahead of Tampa Bay and Cleveland as baseball’s small-market darling.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The success was driven by nostalgia, curiosity around what happened to the beloved characters, and most of the original actors reprising their roles, with on-set chemistry and camaraderie enriched by time.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The victim’s granddaughter was attending a music festival in Pennsylvania when her mother called with the tragic news of her beloved grandmother’s death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The chic pants can be paired with a simple black sweater and sneakers for a fashionable, on-the-go look that will effortlessly transition from the airplane to sightseeing without having to make a pitstop to change.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Caddis reading glasses stand out for their bold, fashionable frames and high-quality lens technology.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Spike Lee’s prestige pic Highest 2 Lowest, which reunites him for the first time in years with Denzel Washington, is opening in select theaters before being made available relatively quickly on Apple TV+.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Aug. 2025
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During the promotion, select items are an extra 70% off (yes, really).—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Because pilots have become such a precious resource, integral to defending the infantry, Ukraine is working to relocate as many of them as possible away from the frontlines to integrated remote operations.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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These precious spaces, from Niagara Falls to Harlem’s Riverbank State Park — connect communities, foster environmental justice, and ensure equal access to nature for all — regardless of ZIP code or income.—
Paul Steely White,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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