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front-runner
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | leader |
| Synonyms: | favorite, number one, pacemaker, pacesetter, probable winner, shoo-in |
| 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 |
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-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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