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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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“The Spurs have the best player and the better overall team, making them clear favorites in the NBA Finals,” Parenti said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The move will bolster an already formidable Rams pass rushing unit that has played a integral part in the Rams being among the favorites to win the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in February.

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

Jamie makes a playlist of Billie Holiday and The Velvet Underground—one of my favorites and one of his favorites.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman