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favorite son

NOUN
candidate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
applicant aspirant bidder competitor contender contestant nominee successor
STRONG
claimant entrant hopeful petitioner possibility pothunter runner seeker stumper suitor write-in
WEAK
dark horse handshaker job-hunter office seeker possible choice solicitant whistle-stopper

Example Sentences

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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

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

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