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 Palm Theater, aka the SLO Film Center, offers documentaries, international films and indie favorites like The Big Lebowski. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Below, shop my favorites, including soft fleece pants, sleek crews, and oversized cardigans, starting at $35. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 Kids can choose from favorites such as cheeseburger bites, pizza and crispy chicken. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 The stage is now set for Lamine Yamal and Spain to show just why they’re dubbed favorites, with the winner meeting Belgium on Tuesday in the semifinals. — David Hickey, NBC news, 10 July 2026 Walmart has lowered prices on thousands of summer items, like beef and other barbecue favorites. — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Led by 39-year-old superstar Lionel Messi, the defending champions are favorites again. — Pj Green july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 There are also pastas, including favorites like the lasagna for which the restaurant has become well known on the Beach. — Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
  1. preferences
  2. darlings
Noun
  • The same review found that childhood exposure is one of the strongest predictors of spicy food preferences later in life.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • But now, amid allegations of financial and other serious wrongdoing, citizens may need to decide between party preferences and loyalty on the one hand and the role of judgment, character, and civic virtue on the other.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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