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a person or thing that is preferred over others
the youngest child was always Mother's favorite
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Recent Examples of favorites
Some have pegged the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres as favorites for Sasaki, but his agent, Joel Wolfe, said the right-hander hasn’t mentioned a preference for the West Coast.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Where to Eat Baker’s Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery Everything is delicious at Baker's Kitchen, a spot known for its breakfast favorites and baked goods, including cinnamon rolls and homemade breads.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
This saucy pizza is one of our favorites.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition to the stellar new properties, many traditional favorites have gotten major updates.
—Beth Landman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
My current favorites are the SpanxSmooth PerfectFit Ponte Flare Pant or the similar but more affordable Quince Ultra-stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pants.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Joining the football favorites on their seasonal tune is one of the most successful male vocal groups of all time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Most of the favorites occupied the direct qualification spots.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
One of my favorites was a soft, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Where to Eat Baker’s Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery Everything is delicious at Baker's Kitchen, a spot known for its breakfast favorites and baked goods, including cinnamon rolls and homemade breads.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
This saucy pizza is one of our favorites.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition to the stellar new properties, many traditional favorites have gotten major updates.
—Beth Landman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
My current favorites are the SpanxSmooth PerfectFit Ponte Flare Pant or the similar but more affordable Quince Ultra-stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pants.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Joining the football favorites on their seasonal tune is one of the most successful male vocal groups of all time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Most of the favorites occupied the direct qualification spots.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
One of my favorites was a soft, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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