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favorite 1 of 2

adjective

as in loved

granted special treatment or attention that teacher claims not to have any favorite students, although many in the class would disagree

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as in preferred

singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking mint chocolate chip is my favorite flavor of ice cream

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as in popular

enjoying widespread favor or approval a radio station that mostly plays favorite songs from the 1960s and 1970s

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favorite

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noun

ˈfā-v(ə-)rət

as in darling

a person or thing that is preferred over others the youngest child was always Mother's favorite

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What’s your favorite comfort food? Red beans and rice with cornbread, crawfish étouffée, gumbo, grits, and anything from home. —

Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2024 In addition to his flourishing acting career, fresh off his Twisters summer and ahead of his upcoming role in Ironheart, the actor always finds time to root for his favorite teams. —

Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024

Noun

Shop a few more favorites from The Pioneer Woman below, and check out her full assortment of kitchenware, furniture, decor and fashion on Walmart.com. —

Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024 The betting favorite has only lost twice since 1866, according to the Conversation, a nonprofit news organization. —

James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for favorite

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