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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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Major League Baseball’s official app, long one of my favorites, has gradually surrounded baseball scores and video with window dressing that has made the app feel heavier.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

The US finds itself in Group D. Though the hosts are favorites, any team could very plausibly finish top -- or bottom.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

It was one of my mom’s favorites, and it looked like she was just getting started.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx