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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Here are five of our favorites from this year’s crop of videos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It wouldn’t be the first time Trump has thrown his influence behind reviving the buddy-cop franchise, which he has reportedly said is one of his favorites.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes came into the 2026 playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s prohibitive favorites to make the Stanley Cup Finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The Thunder opened as 16-point favorites to win Game 1.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

One of his favorites was You can’t look out if you stand out.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti