1
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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2
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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Investors on Friday also digested fresh data that showed the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in April slightly more economists had expected, but also revealed a significant drop in consumer spending.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Jason Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center who is co-host of the wildly popular New Heights podcast, visited Children’s Mercy Hospital on Saturday and later was at T-Mobile Center.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Two fire pits, one in the yard and the other next to the pool, are popular gathering points when entertaining.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Noun
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But after spotting this darling satin option for just $60, that problem’s officially solved.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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And don’t be alarmed if your pee smells a little funky after eating these delightful darlings.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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Most sundaes are satisfying; only a select subset are truly special.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
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 4 Jun. 2025.
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