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
Memorable concerts have included a 2019 interdisciplinary arts program featuring everything from music for two pianos to dance and children’s favorites, as well as a 2020 performance celebrating the installation of the bells.
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Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Newcomers looking to grasp the eclectic essence of Eurovision and its interplay of pop and politics should look no further than two of the fan favorites to emerge during a week that saw two semifinals ahead of the grand finale.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
McCullough found a target that will likely be one of his favorites this year in Follett, who caught a 20-yard pass in the first quarter.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
But the Knicks are now commanding favorites in the East, having swept the 76ers in the conference semis.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Network and All the President’s Men were the favorites, and Chayefsky wasn’t above talking some trash to the wide-eyed newcomer Stallone.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 16 May 2026
With favorites falling to the wayside all over the undulating greens at Aronimink Golf Club, the ever-unflappable Scheffler sits atop the leaderboard after the opening day’s golf in Philadelphia.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
At the 1950 World Cup, the United States defeated tournament favorites England 1–0 in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
That one is one of my favorites.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Newcomers looking to grasp the eclectic essence of Eurovision and its interplay of pop and politics should look no further than two of the fan favorites to emerge during a week that saw two semifinals ahead of the grand finale.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
McCullough found a target that will likely be one of his favorites this year in Follett, who caught a 20-yard pass in the first quarter.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
But the Knicks are now commanding favorites in the East, having swept the 76ers in the conference semis.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Network and All the President’s Men were the favorites, and Chayefsky wasn’t above talking some trash to the wide-eyed newcomer Stallone.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 16 May 2026
With favorites falling to the wayside all over the undulating greens at Aronimink Golf Club, the ever-unflappable Scheffler sits atop the leaderboard after the opening day’s golf in Philadelphia.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
At the 1950 World Cup, the United States defeated tournament favorites England 1–0 in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
That one is one of my favorites.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
Noun
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Consumer staples names like General Mills , McCormick and Campbell's are among the stocks under pressure as investors assess consumer preferences and evolving grocery spend.—
Nick Wells,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The psychological preferences of elite students mattered, too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Noun
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My beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Atop the bill is powerhouse singer-songwriter/indie artist Thao, the eponymous title of Thao Nguyen, centerpiece of indie darlings Thao & the Get Down Stay Down.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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