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
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
George Lowe, the voice actor and comedian best known for his work as Space Ghost on the cult favorite series Space Ghost Coast to Coast, has died.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Glamour, 2 Mar. 2025
Footage of his dramatic arrest went viral overnight and everyone was left wondering how one of the favorites for the tournament could end up in such a predicament.
—Ben Church, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Clogs are some of our favorite after-sport shoes to slip on.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
George Lowe, the voice actor and comedian best known for his work as Space Ghost on the cult favorite series Space Ghost Coast to Coast, has died.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
From Demi Moore to Timothée Chalamet, all your favorites are making their style marks with the last big bash of the season.
—Glamour, 2 Mar. 2025
Footage of his dramatic arrest went viral overnight and everyone was left wondering how one of the favorites for the tournament could end up in such a predicament.
—Ben Church, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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The central bank's preferred inflation gauge shows that prices rose 2.5% in January compared with a year ago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Yale Budget Lab estimates that tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China, in addition to a full retaliatory response from all three, would increase the Fed’s preferred inflation measure of personal consumption expenditures inflation by 1.22%.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This exceptional home is in what is known as a popular neighborhood.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Gossip Girl cast — which also includes Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and Penn Badgley — have had several reunions since the popular series ended after six seasons in 2012.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That’s especially important as the artificial intelligence darling and bull market leader has pulled back following back-to-back years of monster gains.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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This sequel to a 2022 indie darling casts you as a Sleeper, a robot worker fleeing their gang-boss captor.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Reports confirm that the beloved songstress was involved in a tragic car accident early this morning in Montgomery, Alabama, following a performance.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
2 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Randolph, who plays Jack’s beloved, Elizabeth, is sitting next to him.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Following in mom Victoria Beckham's fashionable footsteps, Romeo Beckham attends Milan Fashion Week in stylish streetwear on Feb. 27.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The hotel’s fashionable twist on afternoon tea debuts this weekend serving up runway-to-teatime transformations that are equal parts couture and confection.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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To help prevent problems in the garden, select disease- and pest-resistant seeds or plants by reading labels carefully.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Ko needs to win the Women's PGA Championship and the US Women's Open to join that select group.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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