1
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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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
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 20 June 2025
She’s cited Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Miss Saigon as some of her own favorite musicals.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 June 2025
Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Coming into the tournament, the bettors’ favorites all came from UEFA’s contingent of clubs.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
But one of my favorite movies ever is ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ so replaying this scene was fantastic.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 20 June 2025
She’s cited Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Miss Saigon as some of her own favorite musicals.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 June 2025
Noun
Although a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, deer avoid it.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Coming into the tournament, the bettors’ favorites all came from UEFA’s contingent of clubs.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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How to Watch the Love Island UK in the US with a VPN Choose your preferred VPN service.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2025
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Suddenly, virtual meetings became the norm (actually, preferred) as Zoom, Teams and Google Meet finally had their moment to shine.—
Heather Kelly,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The Dreamliner is popular for international routes, with the 787-8 configuration fitting up to 248 passengers, according to Boeing.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Trump’s policies are generally popular, with an average of 50% approving to 48% disapproving of his immigration stances, according to RealClearPolitics.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Artificial intelligence darling Nvidia has advanced nearly 2% over the same period.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Before becoming a media darling, the Shiprock formation was prominent in Navajo history and culture.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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This inexpensive knife sharpener sharpens, straightens, and polishes your beloved cooking utensils, extending the blade’s lifespan.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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Given that constituency’s heft on the Hill, Trump gets that falling short with them could complicate everything else on his agenda, from tax cuts to immigration enforcement to crypto regulation to his beloved tariffs.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 June 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
Adjective
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The brand offers a wide range of fashionable options, featuring more than a dozen colors and print styles, some available at a discount.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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The challenge of finding fashionable, seasonal attire, however, becomes a thing of the past after a glance at Amazon Outlet’s summer fashion deals.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Having refs or a select few of them have media availability would probably help folks understand the process a bit more.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Admission is free, and select Sunday games are livestreamed.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Fears over the economic impact of crushing trade tariffs, a worsening geopolitical landscape, and US dollar weakness have all fuelled the precious metal’s price ascension.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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This rare, precious silence was part of what drew Jonathan Grenier and James May, the founders of Ungava Polar Eco-Tours, to set up the company’s outdoor adventure base camp here.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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