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favorites

NOUN

something or someone cherished, prized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choice darling front-runner idol number one pick

STRONG

beloved chalk dear ideal love main minion paramour pet preference shoo-in

WEAK

apple of eye fave teacher's pet

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike hate hatred

WEAK

peeve

Example Sentences

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The CBS series’ current 50th season boasts a lineup of 24 fan favorites, including “The White Lotus” creator and Season 37 runner-up Mike White.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

El Reda: Naturally, Argentina must be considered one of the favorites, but Spain is a team I rate very highly and is my candidate to win it all.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Breakfast tacos, a Tex-Mex delicacy, anchor the morning hours while salsa-brightened al pastor tacos, burritos and quesadillas are all-day favorites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

My favorites are Mina’s Moroccan style sardines in tomato sauce and sardines in extra virgin olive oil with lemon.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

I opened the hymn book and played two of my favorites, “How Great Thou Art” and “In the Garden.”

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien