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
Drawing on Aman Thai roots, the massage menu is long and varied; favorites include the Stone Therapy which uses Himalayan salt stones.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Fuerza Regida had already made history as the first música mexicana band featured on the cover of Rolling Stone — but their showcase on Friday night was a chance to remind everyone of the bold, audacious appeal and formidable stage presence that have brought the San Bernadino favorites to the top.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
To nominate your favorites, cast your vote or learn more, visit this website.
—Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 14 Mar. 2026
To nominate your favorites, cast your vote or learn more,visit this website.
—Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 14 Mar. 2026
At Lele’s, chef Francesco Battisti serves a menu of hearty Roman favorites, while the Lobby Bar offers bites and snacks throughout the day.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Shop more of my mom’s favorites on Amazon and refresh your staples ahead of spring.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, there is simply nothing more appetizing than your go-to takeout order from the local spot that already knows your favorites by heart.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Fuerza Regida had already made history as the first música mexicana band featured on the cover of Rolling Stone — but their showcase on Friday night was a chance to remind everyone of the bold, audacious appeal and formidable stage presence that have brought the San Bernadino favorites to the top.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
To nominate your favorites, cast your vote or learn more, visit this website.
—Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 14 Mar. 2026
To nominate your favorites, cast your vote or learn more,visit this website.
—Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 14 Mar. 2026
At Lele’s, chef Francesco Battisti serves a menu of hearty Roman favorites, while the Lobby Bar offers bites and snacks throughout the day.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Shop more of my mom’s favorites on Amazon and refresh your staples ahead of spring.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, there is simply nothing more appetizing than your go-to takeout order from the local spot that already knows your favorites by heart.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
Noun
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The food and drink Guests discuss menu preferences in advance and an appropriate chef will be brought in accordingly to provide three meals a day, plus cakes at tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Published on Thursday, the full report takes a deep dive into audience preferences, casting diversity, and box-office trends.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the end, none of it mattered, because one night later, the espresso-guzzling darlings of the tournament extended a helping hand.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Profits from touring and record and merch sales were enough to get by on, and over six years, the Weakerthans became Canadian indie-rock darlings.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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