as in darlings
a person or thing that is preferred over others
the youngest child was always Mother's favorite
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After a day of exploring the trails through the surrounding forest, cook some camping favorites in the communal kitchen and retire to your cabin for fika—get your cardamom buns at Falu Bröd and Patisserie in town—and a good book.
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Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
There’s no shame in the Sooners dropping that one, but for a team that claims top-50 wins against only Arizona and Michigan, beating the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa would cement Porter Moser as one of the early favorites for coach of the year.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Use Less Favorite Toys for Practice - Work with toys your dogs like but aren't their favorites to reduce anxiety about losing the toy.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Pepper since, in recent years, Revolver and Abbey Road have surged ahead as fan favorites in the Beatles' catalog.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Not sure if these favorites will be at your location of choice?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
The Fighting Irish opened as favorites against the Nittany Lions for the semifinal set to take place in the Orange Bowl.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Plus, favorites are 8-0 straight up and 7-1 against the spread in the CFP so far.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
But the Swedes are the heavy favorites in what is the weaker group in this year’s tournament.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
There’s no shame in the Sooners dropping that one, but for a team that claims top-50 wins against only Arizona and Michigan, beating the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa would cement Porter Moser as one of the early favorites for coach of the year.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Use Less Favorite Toys for Practice - Work with toys your dogs like but aren't their favorites to reduce anxiety about losing the toy.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Pepper since, in recent years, Revolver and Abbey Road have surged ahead as fan favorites in the Beatles' catalog.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Not sure if these favorites will be at your location of choice?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
The Fighting Irish opened as favorites against the Nittany Lions for the semifinal set to take place in the Orange Bowl.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Plus, favorites are 8-0 straight up and 7-1 against the spread in the CFP so far.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
But the Swedes are the heavy favorites in what is the weaker group in this year’s tournament.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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