favorite sons

Definition of favorite sonsnext
plural of favorite son

Example Sentences

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
  • Shop more of my mom’s favorites on Amazon and refresh your staples ahead of spring.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Check out our favorites below, starting at $114.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Favorite sons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite%20sons. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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