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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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El Reda: Naturally, Argentina must be considered one of the favorites, but Spain is a team I rate very highly and is my candidate to win it all.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

My favorites are Mina’s Moroccan style sardines in tomato sauce and sardines in extra virgin olive oil with lemon.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Nowadays when I fly to London on a Friday night, the plane feels like a party bus—filled with Americans traveling to watch their Premier League favorites in the flesh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“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 little deep-sea divers had been my favorites.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings