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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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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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3
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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Recent Examples of favorite
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Plus, one of our favorite K-beauty brands just launched a new serum that’s fragrance-free, lightweight and won’t clog your pores.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Adjective
Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Plus, one of our favorite K-beauty brands just launched a new serum that’s fragrance-free, lightweight and won’t clog your pores.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Noun
Grab it now for just $55 at Walmart, and shop more favorites from the BHG x Walmart collection below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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We both absolutely loved reading.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The Good American founder posed for photos with all her loved ones, including her sisters, her mom and True's dad, Thompson.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Espresso certainly did the trick for Darderi in Rome, a city where his preferred energy boost was very relatable.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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For those patrons who cannot come to the main branch to browse its shelves, the library loads approximately 1,200 of its most popular books, CDs and DVDs onto its bookmobile.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The first and third items in this indictment are indisputable; the second is a complicated and qualified matter; and the last two are libels, still part of popular legend no matter how often disproved by serious biography.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The energy and bustle of Harvard Square balances top shops—Ray Bans, Gap, Patagonia—with indie darlings like romance bookstore Lovestruck Books and Bob Slate Stationer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The other headliners are rising pop star Zara Larsson, Grammy darling Brandi Carlile, lesbian pop band MUNA, and Carly Rae Jepsen doing a special sunset performance.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Haunted by his experiences in the First World War — do not attempt the math to figure out how old the series thinks Nicolas Cage is — and by the death of his beloved Ruby, Ben isn’t even making enough to pay his devoted assistant, Janet (Karen Rodriguez).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Before settling in for a long chat with one of the most famous and beloved people on the planet, Colbert engaged in some clever misdirection.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Sticking with the manufacturer’s pre-selected stain and paint options is a great way to cut back on unnecessary costs.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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The selected artist will be notified by early October.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The famous and the fashionable, heads of state, royalty, film stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Thankfully, Amazon is a gold mine for fashionable warm-weather tops, and several are already on sale ahead of Memorial Day weekend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Instead, advertisers are increasingly using programmatic technology that uses algorithms to align commercials with audiences tied to a specific geographic region or consumer preference.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Move the desk, change the routine, state the preference.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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