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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
Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
This was a guy who became all of our favorite actor.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
In addition to its robust roster of fried chicken and baked starch, this decades-old Mooresville staple offers nearly 20 varieties of pie by the slice (about $5.50 each), including fall favorites like apple, pecan and pumpkin.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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A lot of her favorite Milwaukee memories have to do with lacrosse, like when the team won Big East tournament titles in 2016 and '17.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
This was a guy who became all of our favorite actor.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Some of my own favorites include the Indian writer Arundhati Roy, the Canadian novelist Miriam Toews, and the British critic Owen Hatherley.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
In addition to its robust roster of fried chicken and baked starch, this decades-old Mooresville staple offers nearly 20 varieties of pie by the slice (about $5.50 each), including fall favorites like apple, pecan and pumpkin.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 20 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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There are a few fictional characters who are as beloved and real to me as friends.Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Counted among the most beloved operas of all time, both are returning to Bay Area stages in the next few days.Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 12 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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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 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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This new teaser features the star of the Alien-verse: the Xenomorph, which fans of the franchise also saw in an earlier clip released for select movie-goers who attended screenings of Alien: Romulus.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Post Malone Celebrates His Country Album Release in Nashville with a Listening Party at Losers (Exclusive Photos) Sierra Farrell will join as a special guest for select dates throughout the run.Jack Irvin, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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