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favorite

[fey-ver-it, feyv-rit] / ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪt /
ADJECTIVE
preferred
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beloved cherished favored main popular prized treasured
STRONG
choice darling dear dearest intimate personal pet sweetheart
WEAK
admired adored best-loved desired especial esteemed liked number one pleasant precious revered wished-for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disliked unpopular
STRONG
public
WEAK
hated loathed
NOUN
something or someone cherished, prized
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choice darling front-runner idol number one pick
STRONG
beloved dear ideal love main minion paramour pet preference shoo-in
WEAK
apple of one's eye fave teacher's pet
Antonyms
STRONG
dislike hate hatred
WEAK
peeve

Example Sentences

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Sometimes, her 3-year-old pats his belly when he’s hungry for his favorite fruits like strawberries.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The Masters is the favorite week of golf enthusiasts and, similar to the Super Bowl, attracts casual fans as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The actress on her kids’ favorite Vietnamese food, her mom’s surprising life advice and meeting a pivotal colleague as a teen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Perhaps Farr’s favorite space, and the room she’ll miss most, is the living room she meticulously made over.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

He’s wearing his blue collared shirt and carrying a Butter-finger I assume is for Avery, since those are her favorite, plus a small, wrapped present that must be for me.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison