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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
What two letters are favorites of pirates?
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite Alfred and Jefferson-Wooden being the clear favorites for gold in the 100-meter dash, there are a few others besides Fraser-Pryce who could spoil the party.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Patriots stumbled at the start of the Mike Vrabel era last week, dropping a winnable game to the Raiders at home as favorites.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Located less than 10 miles from downtown, the large site features its own hop field, an apple orchard, a fishing pond, and 4 miles of trails that are open for public hiking or mountain biking—plus, easy access to brewery favorites such as its ever-popular West Sixth IPA.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
If the Big 12 gave out scholarships for pillow-fighting, CU would be preseason favorites.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
If the bottom six takes a step forward, the Avalanche could be among the favorites to win it all, and that might start with Drury.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite the massive point spread, the Horned Frogs are not the biggest favorites in college football this week.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Read on to shop our favorites starting at $3.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite Alfred and Jefferson-Wooden being the clear favorites for gold in the 100-meter dash, there are a few others besides Fraser-Pryce who could spoil the party.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Patriots stumbled at the start of the Mike Vrabel era last week, dropping a winnable game to the Raiders at home as favorites.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Located less than 10 miles from downtown, the large site features its own hop field, an apple orchard, a fishing pond, and 4 miles of trails that are open for public hiking or mountain biking—plus, easy access to brewery favorites such as its ever-popular West Sixth IPA.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
If the Big 12 gave out scholarships for pillow-fighting, CU would be preseason favorites.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
If the bottom six takes a step forward, the Avalanche could be among the favorites to win it all, and that might start with Drury.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite the massive point spread, the Horned Frogs are not the biggest favorites in college football this week.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Read on to shop our favorites starting at $3.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
Noun
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The group included darlings of the far right, the left, moderates and many in between.—
Leah Askarinam,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Software businesses that have been darlings of tech in past years are at risk of falling out of fashion with investors while AI models continue to develop and get better at writing code.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The best house cleaners know how to get homes looking pristine and are professionals who are attuned to their clients' concerns and preferences.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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