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as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
that teacher claims not to have any favorite students, although many in the class would disagree
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2
as in preferred
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
mint chocolate chip is my favorite flavor of ice cream
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a radio station that mostly plays favorite songs from the 1960s and 1970s
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as in darling
a person or thing that is preferred over others
the youngest child was always Mother's favorite
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
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—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The veteran teams featured some HGTV favorites, such as Windy City Rehab star Alison Victoria and Farmhouse Fixer’s Jonathan Knight, while the rookie teams were Down Home Fab’s Chelsea and Cole DeBoer and Renovation Aloha’s Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Sitting down with a director for the first time is one of my favorite things.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
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—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Explorium Distilled food menu features favorites from Explorium's other locations, some Good City carryovers, flatbreads, tacos, new entrees and more.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The veteran teams featured some HGTV favorites, such as Windy City Rehab star Alison Victoria and Farmhouse Fixer’s Jonathan Knight, while the rookie teams were Down Home Fab’s Chelsea and Cole DeBoer and Renovation Aloha’s Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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Feeling disconnected from a loved one?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Nab the blanket on sale to wrap up in all season long or get a head start on holiday shopping and gift it to a loved one.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, crypto is still the preferred currency of the criminal world.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slusser previously told Fox News Digital that coaches only consulted with Fleming about preferred roommates, but none of the female players, and that Fleming frequently chose Slusser.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The products—ranging from popular State Fair corn dogs to Jimmy Dean pancake and sausage sticks—are being removed from shelves after multiple injury complaints, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Seven years after his popular debut, Sorry to Disrupt the Peace, Cottrell announced his new novel Afternoon Hours of a Hermit.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cardinale, one of Napa Valley’s leading producers of Cabernet Sauvignon, has been a darling among serious collectors since it was founded in 1982.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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Luchanko, of course, was the darling of that camp run by then-coach John Tortorella, who valued his speed, in particular.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This means the earthly remains of the beloved saint will bring thousands of visitors to honor the saint's life of virtue and ask for her prayers.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The study found the country is so beloved, a whopping 84 percent of expats who move there are happy with their lives, compared to just 67 percent of expats globally.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
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The always fashionable affair, thanks to presenting sponsor Gucci, will be chaired once again by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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These Cushionaire clogs are fashionable enough to head outside in, but feel like your at-home everyday slipper.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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In federal court documents obtained by USA TODAY, Philip Parsons, Razzoo’s CEO, said the decision to file for bankruptcy comes after declining sales as well as shifts in consumer spending, diner preferences for convenience and other factors.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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When choosing toys, keep a dog’s natural preferences in mind.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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