favored
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Synonyms & Antonyms for favored
Synonyms
beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed
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Players pay close attention to who seems to be given favored status that isn’t deserved. — Terry Pluto, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Browns: What is the message with Austin Corbett not starting? — Terry Pluto," 23 Aug. 2019 The surf will be in the 2-foot to 3-foot range at favored spots on Monday and Tuesday. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego weather to turn warmer but the monsoon is ‘kind of a dud’," 11 Aug. 2019 Lending quotas for favored minority groups and low-income applicants were increased by government bureaucrats, and mortgage companies came up with creative ways to meet them. — Jason L. Riley, WSJ, "Democrats May Inflate Another Housing Bubble," 9 July 2019 Today the favored theory of the moon’s origin is called the giant impact hypothesis. — Erica Jawin, Scientific American, "Apollo’s Bounty: The Science of the Moon Rocks," 2 July 2019 In the northern Minnesota and Wisconsin area and across the country, the application of homicide charges has become a favored response for police and prosecutors seeking to address the opioid crisis by cracking down on dealers. — Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, "Two drug users. One dies and, increasingly, the other goes to prison. Critics ask: Why?," 1 July 2019 Whether accompanying nap-friendly athleisure or cozy knits to combat frigid plane temperatures, these four favored bags marry fashion and function while instantly elevating any plane look. — Vogue, "Is the Airport Your Runway? Meet 4 Travel Bags That Marry Fashion and Function," 23 Apr. 2019 Bitcoin, which has become a favored currency in online scams, has also presented other problems for Facebook. — Colin Lecher, The Verge, "Facebook imposters are trying to swindle users out of bitcoin," 18 Dec. 2018 The remaining three sets are all focused on the lips, a category that Julep has become quite favored for. — Tanisha Pina, Allure, "Exclusive: Your First Look at the Gorgeous Julep 2018 Holiday Collection," 18 Sep. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'favored.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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