favorite
noun
, ˈfā-vərt, chiefly dialectal ˈfā-və-ˌrīt\
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favorite
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Synonyms & Antonyms for favorite
Synonyms: Noun
darling, fave, minion, pet, preference, speed
Synonyms: Adjective
beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of favorite in a Sentence
Noun
Of all his books, do you have a favorite? That movie is my favorite. That movie is a great favorite with audiences everywhere.Adjective
that teacher claims not to have any favorite students, although many in the class would disagree mint chocolate chip is my favorite flavor of ice cream
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
John Montefusco was a fan favorite who was losing his mojo. — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "Antonio Brown’s spat with Mike Mayock reminds of T.O., Sprewell, other Bay Area infights," 5 Sep. 2019 McCarty quickly became a fan favorite, known more for his epic brawls on the ice. — Kathleen Gray, BostonGlobe.com, "Former Detroit Red Wing player joins marijuana company," 4 Sep. 2019 The Color Rush uniforms from last season that became fan favorites will become the team’s primary uniform. — Dan Labbe, cleveland.com, "Browns Color Rush uniforms will become primary uniforms for 2019," 4 Sep. 2019 My raw numbers indicate Auburn should be a 23-point favorite, but that’s before situational adjustments. — Christopher Smith, al, "Don’t assume Auburn -18 against Tulane is easy money," 3 Sep. 2019 Mom loved to cook in abundance, bake cakes, banana was a favorite and her brownies were the best and loved by all. — courant.com, "Elizabeth Mary Ellis," 3 Sep. 2019 Boos rained down from the crowd, and Lopez quickly became the fan favorite. — Jill Martin, CNN, "Daniil Medvedev wins again, trolls again at the US Open," 1 Sep. 2019 In the last two seasons, his character has become a fan favorite, causing him to be bumped up to a series regular for season 3. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "'Yellowstone' Actor Forrie J. Smith Reveals What It's Like to Work with Kevin Costner," 30 Aug. 2019 Co-chairmen Jerry Squadrito and Tim O’Connor led a dedicated staff of volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to put on another successful tournament that has become a neighborhood favorite. — Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, "Walk on Water Fishing Tournament combines family fun and Special Olympics charity," 29 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
On a recent Saturday afternoon in Chicago, Litwin chats over pizza at his favorite restaurant. — Los Angeles Times, oregonlive.com, "He went to jail for impersonating a doctor; then, he went to medical school," 24 Aug. 2019 Annie Lane's debut book -- featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. — cleveland.com, "Dear Annie: We’re tired of our adult son treating us like his personal piggy bank," 24 Aug. 2019 Pascal’s Mandalorian, whose look is reminiscent of fan-favorite bounty hunters Jango and Boba Fett from the earlier film trilogies, has made his way to the outer reaches of the galaxy, beyond the reach of the laws of the New Republic. — Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, "Disney debuts first trailer for ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Mandalorian’ at D23," 23 Aug. 2019 Shop our Big Little Lies costume inspiration right here, personalize your look based on your favorite episode, and take Halloween as an excuse to rewatch Seasons 1 and 2 to really get into character. — Caylin Harris, Country Living, "The Best 'Big Little Lies' Costumes That'll Make You One of the Monterey 5 for Halloween," 23 Aug. 2019 But led by the likes of quarterback Casey Case, wide receiver Marcus Clarke and defensive back Ethan Pouncey, Winter Park is the favorite to extend its streak. — J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, "Class 8A, District 3: district champs Winter Park, Oviedo, Hagerty collide," 22 Aug. 2019 The backyard holds claim to both Richard and Cindy’s favorite space. — Mary Wakeford, azcentral, "Couple finds the perfect Victorian home in Peoria. Take a look," 22 Aug. 2019 The Luminary Bakery in East London is thrilled that Meghan Markle is supporting their social enterprise, helping disadvantaged women bake their way to the top This just might be Meghan Markle’s favorite bakery! — Moniquejessen, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle Shares Her 'Sweetest' Instagram Yet of the Bakery That Made Her Epic Birthday Cake," 22 Aug. 2019 Plus, the pair talk about baby Ella’s favorite dish, how family inspired Keshia to get behind the stove and much more! — Essence, "We're In The Kitchen With Keshia Knight Pulliam Talking Food, Family & Baby Ella," 21 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'favorite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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favorite
noun
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favorite
noun
, ˈfāv-rət\
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