front runner

Main Entry:	front runner [] Show IPA// Show Spelled
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	leader
Synonyms:	best bet, favorite, first choice, forerunner, top seed

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Main Entry:	flagship
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	leader
Synonyms:	bellwether, chief, crown jewel, flotilla leader, forerunner, front runner, head, lead ship, mother ship

Main Entry:	favorite
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	something or someone cherished, prized
Synonyms:	apple of eye, beloved, chalk, choice, darling, dear, fave, front-runner, ideal, idol, love, main, minion, number one, paramour, pet*, pick, preference, shoo-in, teacher's pet
Antonyms:	hate, peeve

* = informal/non-formal usage

Main Entry:	odds-on-favorite
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	top choice to succeed
Synonyms:	best bet, chalk horse, contender, favorite, first choice, front-runner, public choice, top horse, top seed

Main Entry:	shoo-in
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	favorite
Synonyms:	apple of eye, beloved, certainty, chalk, choice, darling, dear, fave, front-runner, ideal, idol, love, main, minion, number one, paramour, pet*, pick, preference, teacher's pet

* = informal/non-formal usage
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Concept:	Favorite.
Category:	1. Social Affections
Synonyms:	-nouns favorite, pet, cosset, minion, idol, jewel, spoiled child, enfant gaté; led captain; crony; fondling; apple of one's eye, man after one's own heart; persona grata. love, dear, darling, duck, honey, jewel; mopsey, mopper; sweetheart (love)., general favorite, universal favorite; idol of the people.
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