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

McLaren's Lando Norris won here last year, but recent form makes Max Verstappen or Antonelli the favorites to win. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

The Packers haven’t had this big of a spread as favorites all season, primarily a reaction to Carolina’s blowout loss last week and a short travel week to follow. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

As with many seasons, Duke comes in as one of the betting favorites. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Both are favorites not just of Republicans but also independents. — Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is among the five favorites in the betting market to win the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Lehrer told the New York Times that jacarandas and bougainvilleas, native to South America and favorites of George Lucas, had to be included in the gardens. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

As for apparel, the company’s momentum in the category increased in Q3, up 20 percent year-over-year driven by strong adoption across new styles and continued demand for core favorites. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Social feeds and Reddit threads are where most grocery dupe discoveries happen, with shoppers posting side by side comparisons and taste tests of store brands against national favorites. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026