as in preferences
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
The Pistons are very solid favorites at home in Game 7.
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Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 2 May 2026
Mosquitoes really do play favorites — and the reasons reveal a fascinating tangle of genetics, body chemistry and evolutionary tracking that scientists are still untangling.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
From new breakfast items to crunchy snacks, Trader Joe's has once again introduced instant favorites to its inventory, some of which won't be around for very long.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
While traders have Democrats as favorites to flip control of the House of Representatives, odds in the Senate have narrowed in 2026.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The Academy of Country Music has announced a round of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards in Las Vegas, including two of the top nominees, Ella Langley and Zach Top, along with other favorites ranging from Jordan Davis to the Red Clay Strays.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 May 2026
The menu leans into coastal favorites, with crowd-pleasers like hush puppies, she-crab soup, and crab cakes.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Ahead are more of my favorites from $50.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Alongside its classic breakfast plates, Fuller’s serves favorites like Monte Cristos and double-decker chicken salad club sandwiches.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 2 May 2026
Mosquitoes really do play favorites — and the reasons reveal a fascinating tangle of genetics, body chemistry and evolutionary tracking that scientists are still untangling.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
From new breakfast items to crunchy snacks, Trader Joe's has once again introduced instant favorites to its inventory, some of which won't be around for very long.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
While traders have Democrats as favorites to flip control of the House of Representatives, odds in the Senate have narrowed in 2026.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The Academy of Country Music has announced a round of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards in Las Vegas, including two of the top nominees, Ella Langley and Zach Top, along with other favorites ranging from Jordan Davis to the Red Clay Strays.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 May 2026
The menu leans into coastal favorites, with crowd-pleasers like hush puppies, she-crab soup, and crab cakes.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Ahead are more of my favorites from $50.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Alongside its classic breakfast plates, Fuller’s serves favorites like Monte Cristos and double-decker chicken salad club sandwiches.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
Noun
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Human children often copy their friends’ preferences for toys or clothes, while adults are prone to jumping on popular diets or lifestyle trends.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Neos would also algorithmically predict and respond to everything from citizens’ changing meal preferences to criminal acts.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The casting of two darlings of early 2000s indie cinema — Paul Giamatti as Adams and Laura Linney as First Lady Abigail Adams — was inspired.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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Names like Allan Deberton, Rafhael Barbosa, Tiago Melo and Nara Normande have launched festival darlings and have exciting new projects in the pipeline.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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