favorites

noun

plural of favorite
as in preferences
a person or thing that is preferred over others the youngest child was always Mother's favorite

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Recent Examples of favorites Personal favorites of mine include the Buffalo chicken dip and the Greek chicken pita, but the menu includes something for every appetite. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026 The Fighting Irish are preseason title favorites for plenty of pundits, including Justin. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Right now, shoppers can save up to 50% on select styles and up to 40% on fall favorites, with deals spanning women's, men's and kids items. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Best Amazon Beauty Labor Day Sales Under $50 Beauty favorites from Lancôme, Medicube, Paula’s Choice, and more are all marked down for Labor Day, making now a great time to restock your staples or try something new. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026 Some states have chosen to stick by hometown favorites, while others have gone with ones that aren't even made in the United States. — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Shopping and more If retail therapy is part of your ideal getaway, The Shops at South Seas await with familiar upscale favorites for beachwear and more. — South Seas Island Resort, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 And this year’s menu reflects some through-the-years favorites, including some that have been re-imagined. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favorites
  1. preferences
  2. darlings
Noun
  • Bonnell appears to be treating software as another part of the motorcycle's suspension system and something that can be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferences, skill, and terrain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In that conventional view, the International Style (a term MoMA introduced in 1932) proliferated as an instrument of the Cold War, adjusting to local preferences but always faithful to its Franco-German origins.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of preferences
Noun
  • If that does happen, and UNLV goes from G6 Playoff darlings to 0-2, some uncomfortable conversations will start to spring up about head coach Dan Mullen's future in Vegas.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The company adds some 30 to 60 movies to its catalog annually, most of them lost gems of world cinema, festival-circuit darlings, or old Hollywood hits.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of darlings

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“Favorites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorites. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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