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
Cam Ross and Dane Key are the early WR favorites to stick past August.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
There are baking projects like homemade bagels, riffs on fast-food favorites, and a couple of drinks to round things out.
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
The Panthers entered the race as heavy favorites, having run a time 14 seconds faster than Niceville earlier in the season.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
From comforting classics to a few new-school favorites, these five pasta recipes were on the top of everyone's list.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Their chances of winning the finals aren’t that great, with the Oklahoma City Thunder clear favorites at -160 to win a second straight title.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Shopping is as much about browsing as buying, with Fisher noting favorites like The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, John Doe Records, Magic Hill Mercantile, Clove & Creek, and the ever-popular Antique Warehouse.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
While traders have Democrats as favorites to flip control of the House of Representatives, odds in the Senate have narrowed in 2026.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The Academy of Country Music has announced a round of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards in Las Vegas, including two of the top nominees, Ella Langley and Zach Top, along with other favorites ranging from Jordan Davis to the Red Clay Strays.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 May 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
There are baking projects like homemade bagels, riffs on fast-food favorites, and a couple of drinks to round things out.
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2026
The Panthers entered the race as heavy favorites, having run a time 14 seconds faster than Niceville earlier in the season.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
From comforting classics to a few new-school favorites, these five pasta recipes were on the top of everyone's list.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Their chances of winning the finals aren’t that great, with the Oklahoma City Thunder clear favorites at -160 to win a second straight title.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Shopping is as much about browsing as buying, with Fisher noting favorites like The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, John Doe Records, Magic Hill Mercantile, Clove & Creek, and the ever-popular Antique Warehouse.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
While traders have Democrats as favorites to flip control of the House of Representatives, odds in the Senate have narrowed in 2026.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The Academy of Country Music has announced a round of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards in Las Vegas, including two of the top nominees, Ella Langley and Zach Top, along with other favorites ranging from Jordan Davis to the Red Clay Strays.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
Noun
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Indian market opportunity, however, comes with the pressure to pivot strategy based on consumer preferences.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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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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The casting of two darlings of early 2000s indie cinema — Paul Giamatti as Adams and Laura Linney as First Lady Abigail Adams — was inspired.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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