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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
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
CrowdStrike is our favorite cybersecurity stock.
—Morgan Chittum,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
On paper, Zverev is the overwhelming favorite, which creates a fascinating dynamic for a player who has spent the past year trying to shed his natural inclination to be safe and steady when the biggest titles are on the line.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Adjective
This year her favorite was a bowl of pork and bacon with a side of barbecue sauce at the Mar & Ember food truck parked near Reds, Whites & Brews.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
CrowdStrike is our favorite cybersecurity stock.
—Morgan Chittum,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Noun
Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
On paper, Zverev is the overwhelming favorite, which creates a fascinating dynamic for a player who has spent the past year trying to shed his natural inclination to be safe and steady when the biggest titles are on the line.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorite
Adjective
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Are there healthy ways to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the inevitable?—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The new debate reshaping corporate budgets watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Jennifer Elias,Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Many preferred pet-like robot designs.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The astronomers’ goal is to get more accurate science into popular culture.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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They were recruited via a popular online research aid website known as CloudResearch and paid $100 each for participating in and completing the study.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The group features sustainable darlings like Babylonstoren in South Africa and true regional gems like the storied La Mamounia, a landmark of Marrakech’s unrivaled hospitality scene.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Kansas City can expect to see more of this advertising darling now that the salt company has moved its headquarters from Chicago to Overland Park.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The couples and connections that formed also became beloved by viewers, especially for the reunion of Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, who ultimately won that season.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Yes, the setting is shockingly similar to those in the beloved HBO comedy series, complete with a midcentury house and plenty of real-life influencers.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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Viewers can earn in-game gear, weapons and other rare items by watching selected streamers who are playing Tarkov.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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To truly put your most fashionable foot forward, spring for the splurge-worthy Rag & Bone Emilee Ballet Sneakers—the on-trend sneakerinas are now over $100 off.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the same.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In advertising, innovations in AI have led to the capability to analyze huge volumes of data, to tailor ads to individual consumer preferences and behaviors, and to enhance personalization in advertising.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Your personal preferences influence your diet, as well as your cultural background.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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