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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
Her muse and favorite model was German actress and singer Traute Rose (1903-1989), featured in intimate paintings such as My Studio and At the Mirror.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Here are some things to know before the SEC quarterfinal game...
Mizzou vs. Florida: SEC Tournament game
Tipoff: 6 p.m. Central, Friday, March 14
Where: Bridgestone Arena (Nashville)
TV: SEC Network
Betting line: Florida is an 8.5-point favorite.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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Kennebunkport has long been a favorite holiday destination in Maine thanks to its blissful waterfront village and historic atmosphere.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
Her muse and favorite model was German actress and singer Traute Rose (1903-1989), featured in intimate paintings such as My Studio and At the Mirror.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
Some suggest Ocasio-Cortez, a favorite of progressives who represents parts of Queens and the Bronx in Congress, as a candidate who could challenge him in three years.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Here are some things to know before the SEC quarterfinal game...
Mizzou vs. Florida: SEC Tournament game
Tipoff: 6 p.m. Central, Friday, March 14
Where: Bridgestone Arena (Nashville)
TV: SEC Network
Betting line: Florida is an 8.5-point favorite.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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True branding strength comes from owning your narrative—not just following what’s popular.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
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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If change is inevitable, the beloved mountain represents a constant in her life.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Prince William is celebrating his beloved soccer team Aston Villa's big win.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
13 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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Arquette is said to be playing a record label boss, Skarsgard as a fashionable European creative and Mullen as xcx’s personal assistant.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zara and Eugenie, who turns 35 later this month, sported coordinating outfits with burgundy hues for the fashionable day out and posed together for a picture.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
12 Mar. 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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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The compilation joins a select group of Beatles releases that have racked up triple-digit stays on the most competitive and most important albums ranking across the Atlantic.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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