Synonyms of favorites

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preferences
• darlings
• pets
• faves
• treasures
• speeds
• minions
• cups of tea
• dears
• sweethearts
• prizes
• jewels
• beloveds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abominations
• bugbears
• anathemas
• bêtes noires

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of favorites

The Hawkeyes open with three straight at home as heavy favorites against Northern Illinois, Iowa State and Northern Iowa. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

The counterpoints on Palantir Palantir is a remarkable company, one of my favorites actually. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 July 2026

One of my favorites is Moonlight Brewing’s Death and Taxes, but others will work. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

The women’s Ultimate Low Rise Collection—which include the Kaia Baggy, Sammy Straight, Ronnie Baggy Barrel and Alana Flare—are styled alongside customer favorites like the Casey Low Rise Baggy and Zoe Low Rise Girlfriend. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Players will report to training camp Saturday at Loyola Marymount as favorites to win Super Bowl LXI in their home stadium in February. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Same for San Diego and Aspen—beachside escapes and mountain lodges are among our favorites this year, so pack your hiking boots and flip-flops. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Katie Crutchfield, who records as Waxahatchee, is one of the best active singer-songwriters; her 2024 album, Tigers Blood, was one of my favorites of this decade. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Kofi had one of my favorites, connected to clothing and the writing recherché. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026