Synonyms for favorite
ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪtfa·vorite

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1. favoriteverb

   To add to one's list of favorites on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

   Synonyms:
   top dog

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. favorite, favouritenoun

   something regarded with special favor or liking

   "that book is one of my favorites"

   Synonyms:
   pet, darling, dearie, deary, ducky, front-runner, favourite

   Antonyms:
   unpopular, unloved

2. darling, favorite, favourite, pet, dearie, deary, duckynoun

   a special loved one

   Synonyms:
   positron emission tomography, pet, deary, darling, dearie, ducky, front-runner, favourite

   Antonyms:
   unloved, unpopular

3. front-runner, favorite, favouriteadjective

   a competitor thought likely to win

   Synonyms:
   pet, deary, darling, dearie, ducky, front-runner, favourite

   Antonyms:
   unpopular, unloved

4. favorite, favouriteadjective

   appealing to the general public

   "a favorite tourist attraction"

   Synonyms:
   best-loved, pet, preferred, favored, favorite(a), preferent, favourite(a), favourite

   Antonyms:
   unloved, unpopular

5. favored, favorite(a), favourite(a), best-loved, pet, preferred, preferentadjective

   preferred above all others and treated with partiality

   "the favored child"

   Antonyms:
   unloved, unpopular

Matched Categories

1. • Choice
   • Lover

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. favoriteadjective

   Synonyms:
   dear, darling, beloved

2. favoriteadjective

   Synonyms:
   preferred, pet, especially liked

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "favorite":

   favourite, preferred, favorites, electedthe, favoured, preferable, favored, contender

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How to use favorite in a sentence?

1. Pete Watt:

   Colin Firth bears a slightly closer resemblance to the heir-apparent than current favorite Ralph Fiennes, in addition, Firth's reputation of bringing a certain aristocratic feel to Colin Firth performances is likely to work in Colin Firth favor.

2. Marlene Dietrich:

   Gentleman. A man who buys two of the same morning paper from the doorman of his favorite nightclub when he leaves with his girl.

3. Richard Painter:

   If she wants to go and shill for her favorite candidate ... in her personal capacity on her own front lawn, she's free to do so, but in an official interview on White House property, she doesn't have the right to do that.

4. Stephanie Tamez and Virginia Elwood:

   I think for most tattooers, we've never really had the opportunity to have a break for that long, it just made me realize how much I love it. It's my favorite thing to do. ... I love connecting with my clients, I love being in a room with other artists who are doing really creative and innovative things.

5. New York:

   He’s got a series of steps by league mandate he has to go through, so we’ll wait patiently and get the other guys ready as we wait on him. Hopefully, he’s out there to play. We won’t have a definite answer on that until much later in the week. The Rams should be well-rested as their previous game was Thursday, a 26-17 win in Seattle. The Rams have allowed the fewest sacks (four) in the NFL this season. The Giants has been good in this area, allowing eight sacks (tie for fifth-lowest). The over-under of 47.5 is the lowest for a Rams game this season. Rams coach Sean McVay is 2-2 in games after a Thursday night contest. The NFC West is a successful passing division. The Seahawks lead the NFL in yards per passing attempt (9.3), followed by the Cardinals and Rams at 9.2 The Giants are eighth at 8.1. SUN 1:00 PMNFLSPREADTO WINTOTALLOS ANGELES RAMS-9.5-500o49.0NEW YORK GIANTS+9.5+380u49. LOS ANGELES RAMS @ NEW YORK GIANTS (1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX)Point spread:Rams -10.5 (favored to win by more 10.5 than points, otherwise Giants cover)Moneyline:Rams -556 favorite to win (bet $10 to win $11.80 total); Giants +425 underdog to win (bet $10 to win $52.50 total)Total scoring over/under:47.5 points scored by both teams combined Pick via FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd:.