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Another word for favorite

Looking for synonyms for favorite? Explore similar words and another word for favorite, grouped by exact definition and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person or thing that is liked more than any other of the same kind, or is granted special treatment and preference.

Usage Example

"That classic novel remains a perennial darling among high school literature students."

Strongest
darling
Strong
pick
choice
preference
pet
blue-eyed boy
Weak
apple of one's eye

• adjective (Context 2)

Preferred before all others of the same kind; liked more than any other.

Usage Example

"Autumn has always been her preferred season because of the crisp air and changing leaves."

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preferred
favored
Strong
beloved
cherished
treasured
prized
pet
dearest
Weak
choice

• noun (Context 3)

The competitor or team judged most likely to win a race, game, or contest.

Usage Example

"The defending champion entered the tournament as the clear front-runner to win the title."

Strongest
front-runner
Strong
shoo-in
leader
Weak
contender

• noun (Context 4)

A saved link to a webpage or digital item stored in a browser or application for quick future access.

Usage Example

"He added the online research database to his browser favorites so he could find it easily."

Strongest
bookmark
Strong
shortcut

• verb (Context 5)

To mark or save a digital post, webpage, or file as a preferred item on a website or application.

Usage Example

"She favorited several articles during her commute so she could read them thoroughly over the weekend."

Strongest
bookmark
Strong
like
save
star

Opposites of favorite

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of favorite varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

unfavorite
underdog
long shot
hated
outsider
detested
despised
loathed
See all opposites of favorite

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