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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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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
K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
In the thin air, his face goes hot and his body cold; his heart pounds, and his favorite cigar tastes like cardboard.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Republicans and Democrats have their own favorites for each race.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
But smart shoppers know that the early bird gets the worm, and many of our favorite brands and products are already seeing surprising price drops before the big day, just like Asus who produce a staggering array of PCs and peripherals that our PCMag reviewers tend to rate highly.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
In the thin air, his face goes hot and his body cold; his heart pounds, and his favorite cigar tastes like cardboard.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
After Robert Glasper Experiment got the show started, rap duo Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh made their way to the stage, teaming with the band to traverse through a collection of fan favorites.
—William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Republicans and Democrats have their own favorites for each race.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
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After peaking in June 2022 at an annual rate of 7.88%, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of price increases, the PCE Index, has shown significant progress.Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including the issuance of convertible promissory notes and exchange agreements to reclassify notes into preferred shares.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The second shooting took place not far from the popular Crack Shack restaurant.NBC San Diego, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers are expected to pursue a reunion, although it has been widely reported that Hernandez could be a popular consolation pursuit for teams that miss out on Soto.Jeff Sanders, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Nebraska The Cornhuskers will bring a corn maze of mystery from Lincoln, an early-season Big Ten darling that has cratered in recent weeks.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Chief among these is Orbán, 61, who has become an unlikely darling to Trump and other Republicans, who have hosted him and courted his political advice.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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While the ballot-counting continues and Kornacki graces our screens, here are some facts to know about the beloved political analyst.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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This new production of one of opera’s most beloved works is created by an all-AAPI female creative team and directed by Mo Zhou.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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The selected poet laureate will be notified in March 2025.Asher Price, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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McCormick and the selected lieutenant governor candidate will face the Republican ticket of Sen. Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith in November. Between the lines: The more interesting race is the one to take on incumbent Attorney General Todd Rokita.Arika Herron, Axios, 11 July 2024
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New Balance has had a dramatic shift in image, from being famously seen as uncool to becoming very fashionable in recent years.Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Juicy Couture winter jacket: $39.99 This beautiful Juicy Couture winter jacket can keep your child warm and fashionable on the playground.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
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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
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Aldi and Market Basket are among the select retailers impacted by the Savencia Cheese recall, according to the FDA.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Despite negative returns for A-share apparel brands from January to August, a select few such as Bosideng and Semir achieved double-digit net profit growth in the third quarter.Li Jun, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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