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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
Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 27 May 2025
The linen-blend pants have become a shopper favorite, and more than 1,000 of them were purchased this month, according to Amazon.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
No wonder Humes calls this episode one of her favorites.
—Breanne L. Heldman, EW.com, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
Their favorite foods are cereal, milk, oranges and bananas — but not apples.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 27 May 2025
The linen-blend pants have become a shopper favorite, and more than 1,000 of them were purchased this month, according to Amazon.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Noun
One favorite is Austen’s dreamy image of a group of men and women lounging in the woods by a lake in the summer of 1888; dappled sunlight gives the image echoes of Monet.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
No wonder Humes calls this episode one of her favorites.
—Breanne L. Heldman, EW.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge indicated that price increases in April slowed as well.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Barcelona is the preferred destination of Garcia’s representatives, with his main focus securing a place in Spain’s squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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With breathable material, quick-drying abilities, and moisture-wicking properties, these cooling bed sheets have become popular with Amazon shoppers.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Often overlooked by its more popular neighboring regions in Spain, Extremadura offers a tranquil getaway that goes beyond the typical tourist trail.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Harley has become something of a darling in the wake of his success at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and after eating massive minutes with Heiskanen out injured.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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LuPone is the darling of Broadway, her standout turns as Eva Perón in Evita and Rose in Gypsy paving the way for an illustrious career onstage and near-constant run-ins with her stage-sharers.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The 2013 death of James Gandolfini pretty much put to rest any possibility the beloved gangster series would someday be revived.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Just in time for National Prosecco Week (June 24–30), the Prosecco DOC Consortium is raising awareness for this beloved wine through in-store promotions, restaurant events, and tastings across the U.S., including a recent Raleigh, North Carolina event hosted by Master of Wine Sheri Morano.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Original price: $40 (Abercrombie & Fitch) A fashionable, heavyweight cropped tee from Abercrombie & Fitch is the definition of style meets comfort.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The Pitch Perfect actress played the flamboyantly fashionable Capitol chaperone for all four Hunger Games films until 2015.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Plus, take an additional 20% off select styles, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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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.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Commodity Funds: 19 Best Buys These are the most cost-efficient funds holding either commodity futures or precious metals.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The precious moment a boy with cerebral palsy managed to blow out his own birthday candle has gone viral online.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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