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 Keep scrolling to see 12 of our favorites available at Amazon now, all under $40. — Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 And while social media may have its preferences, fan favorites may not be the ones with the skills needed to cross over. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 In addition to the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, the trio of fan favorites are present on the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts, ranking among the 100 bestselling studio efforts in the nation. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Shop more Mario Badescu favorites, including the Vitamin A-D-E Neck Cream and the Seaweed Night Cream. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 The campaign introduces the Arc, a new mid-rise jean with a barrel silhouette, alongside favorites like the High-Rise Wide Leg, Baggy Barrel and Low-Rise Baggy. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 More pre-fall favorites This fall, expect to see funnel-neck jackets, slim-fitting and lady jackets, sheer apparel, earth-tones and pops of color. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark. — Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Its wide selection allows shoppers to discover emerging brands like Chopova Lowena and Martine Rose, which don’t have stores of their own in the city, and see old favorites like Prada and Balenciaga in a new light. — New York Times, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
  1. preferences
  2. darlings
Noun
  • Another simple and highly effective tool is the one-page profile — a short introduction of the child to teachers highlighting strengths, communication preferences, sensory considerations, effective motivators and important accommodations.
    — Jennifer Durocher, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • What this usually means is that the apparent contradiction isn’t particularly relevant for those voters or very revealing about their preferences.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of preferences
Noun
  • But after a disappointing 2025 season in which the Tigers went from top-five preseason Playoff darlings to Pinstripe Bowl losers, is the clock ticking for the winningest coach in ACC football history?
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Directed by their longtime collaborator Garth Jennings, the feature combines footage from their arena tour behind last year’s reunion album, More, with archival film tracing the band’s rise from tenacious Sheffield also-rans to Britpop darlings.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
Definition of darlings

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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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