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

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favorites

This year’s lineup includes everyone from Hollywood veterans to reality TV favorites and an Olympic gold medalist.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

After an offseason of blockbuster trades and Aaron Donald’s return, the Rams enter the season as overwhelming favorites to win another title at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

“This doesn’t do anything for you, whoever the favorites are, whoever is talked about, offseason, all that,” McVay told reporters recently.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

Here are 10 more I’ll be looking out for – some I’ve seen, others I have high hopes for – along with premiere dates for a selection of returning favorites.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

My father knew many stories, and the Leopard and the Lion was one of my favorites.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba