favorite son

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

His arrest completes the social downfall of a man once toasted as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite son and a dashing wartime helicopter pilot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

As the favorite son of Mahrous Mustafa Bseiso — one of the largest landowners in southern Palestine — he was being groomed to inherit our family’s legacy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Vance’s position, or at least the position he wants to present to the American public, is that of the favorite son who stands ready to step into the father’s shoes.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2024

Brady long ago cemented his place as the Patriots’ favorite son, even before he won the last of his six Super Bowl rings with the team after the 2018 season.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2023

But it would not do to remind Tyrell that his favorite son was fallible.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin