favorites

noun

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 The Greek myths are rife with petty and meddlesome deities squabbling, playing favorites, punishing harshly, and otherwise wreaking havoc on the lives of mortal men. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026 The casual menu ranges from breakfast favorites like avocado toast and biscuits to hearty bowls, salads, sandwiches, and shareable bites. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Some of my favorites sneakers include Nigel’s Brick After Brick AJ4 Jordan Collab, and recently Jay-Z and Nike sent me some heat with the Roc-A-Fella x Nike Air Force 1. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Kofi had one of my favorites, connected to clothing and the writing recherché. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The list draws some selections from USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards along with regional favorites at NFL flagships. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Keepers set up enrichment activities and monitor their eating preferences (favorites include corn and sweet potatoes). — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026 Yes, the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers are heavy betting favorites at +180. — Neil Paine, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Kids can choose from favorites such as cheeseburger bites, pizza and crispy chicken. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
  1. preferences
  2. darlings
Noun
  • William has also said on several occasions that his children are free to choose their favorite team without feeling obligated to follow their father’s preferences.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • Until that happens, Americans remain vulnerable to surprises and types of care that are not aligned with their preferences.
    — Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of preferences
Noun
  • Fellow Hawkins alums Joe Keery (who releases music under the moniker Djo) and Maya Hawke are indie darlings in their own right, and Wolfhard has previously referred to Keery as a mentor.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • On their debut album, the Detroit musician skewers social-climbing scene darlings and tackles personal existential delusions over a frenetic blend of post-punk and electro-pop.
    — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
Definition of darlings

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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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