fa·vor·ite
ˈfā-v(ə-)rət 
ˈfā-vərt,
chiefly dialectal ˈfā-və-ˌrīt
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2
: a competitor judged most likely to win
Which horse is the favorite in this race?
: constituting a favorite
his favorite daughter
especially
: markedly popular
the country's favorite sport
Synonyms
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
Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
Must-try favorites include the melt-in-your-mouth Basque cheesecake, a vanilla-chocolate marble cake topped with Ferrero Rocher icing, and the black sesame cookie.
—Jade Simon, Vogue, 20 June 2024
Billy Stockwell, CNN, 21 June 2024
He Met Wife Kylie in NFL Retirement Speech: 'An Aura Around Her'
Jason, 36, centered his relaxed look, which consisted of a white tank top, pattern shirts left unbuttoned and purple drawstring shorts, around his favorite kind of shoes — breezy flip-flops.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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Noun
This Puerto Vallarta all-inclusive favorite just arrived in Cancun, Mexico.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
Must-try favorites include the melt-in-your-mouth Basque cheesecake, a vanilla-chocolate marble cake topped with Ferrero Rocher icing, and the black sesame cookie.
—Jade Simon, Vogue, 20 June 2024
Adjective
Since the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century, a particular type of horse called a Windsor Grey – known for its stamina and steady temperament – has been the favorite provider of horsepower for the royal family’s carriages.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN, 21 June 2024
He Met Wife Kylie in NFL Retirement Speech: 'An Aura Around Her'
Jason, 36, centered his relaxed look, which consisted of a white tank top, pattern shirts left unbuttoned and purple drawstring shorts, around his favorite kind of shoes — breezy flip-flops.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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“Favorite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/favorite. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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favorite
1 of 2 noun
fa·vor·ite
ˈfāv-(ə-)rət
1
: a person or a thing that is preferred more than others
2
: the contestant considered as having the best chance to win
favorite
2 of 2 adjective
: being a favorite
our favorite show
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