favorite son
Example Sentences
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The dashing former helicopter pilot was widely considered his mother’s favorite son and courtiers said Queen Elizabeth II didn’t want to take steps to fully humiliate him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 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
Before the roof caved in, Mr. Durenberger was a favorite son in a traditionally Democratic state.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2023
But his mother had begged her favorite son to go so he could look after his father.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
