favorites

plural of favorite
as in preferences
a person or thing that is preferred over others the youngest child was always Mother's favorite

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Recent Examples of favorites In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark. Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 The set balanced crowd favorites with deeper cuts, moving comfortably between reflective moments and full-throttle rockers. Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Its wide selection allows shoppers to discover emerging brands like Chopova Lowena and Martine Rose, which don’t have stores of their own in the city, and see old favorites like Prada and Balenciaga in a new light. New York Times, 31 July 2026 My favorites include easy-breezy tees, lightweight shorts, matching sets, versatile dresses, and trendy sandals. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 California is home to some of the most beloved fast-food chains in the country, including Mexican food favorites. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 The counterpoints on Palantir Palantir is a remarkable company, one of my favorites actually. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 July 2026 One of my favorites is Moonlight Brewing’s Death and Taxes, but others will work. Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 The women’s Ultimate Low Rise Collection—which include the Kaia Baggy, Sammy Straight, Ronnie Baggy Barrel and Alana Flare—are styled alongside customer favorites like the Casey Low Rise Baggy and Zoe Low Rise Girlfriend. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
Noun
  • For each order, the two work closely with the client to customize based on atmosphere, food preferences and seasonal touches.
    Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Achieving this requires robust data integration and convincing guests that sharing preferences yields significant value.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Directed by their longtime collaborator Garth Jennings, the feature combines footage from their arena tour behind last year’s reunion album, More, with archival film tracing the band’s rise from tenacious Sheffield also-rans to Britpop darlings.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
  • Cape Verde, the darlings of the tournament, held Spain scoreless.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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