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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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And the Rams are primed to win, already they were the Super Bowl favorites before they went and got Garrett.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The Bruins are finished after entering the tournament as favorites to win the national title for the first time since 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

She stopped after Judith, one of her favorites, was killed by a car while trying to cross a highway.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

One could even make an argument for a double feature of “Animal Farm” and “Wuthering Heights” as two wildly different ways to update high school English class favorites.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The kitchen table is covered with food—my favorites, potato salad, lemon meringue pie, pork chops.

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes