Synonyms of favorites

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preferences
• darlings
• pets
• faves
• treasures
• speeds
• minions
• cups of tea
• dears
• sweethearts
• prizes
• jewels
• beloveds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abominations
• bugbears
• anathemas
• bêtes noires

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of favorites

To determine the best places to eat on the fairgrounds, our friends at The News & Observer asked readers to nominate their favorites. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Sure, a big backlog of your spooky favorites can be a joy, but keeping up with this slate can feel like a chore. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Oppenheimer and One Battle After Another successfully ran the Best Picture gauntlet despite being pegged as favorites from the get-go. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Listen, for instance, to Mina Kimes, the sharp and often very funny ESPN personality—one of my favorites. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Fueling a lot of that viewership power are Gen Z and millennial viewers, attracted by a cast loaded with social media influencers, reality TV stars and nostalgic favorites. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Include this exfoliating cleanser in a self-care package with a soft headband, moisturizer, face towels, and other skincare favorites. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Across the city, a collection of longstanding favorites and ambitious newcomers is helping to make its drinking scene increasingly varied. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

The late British designer, who died at the age of 65 in September 2010, was among Princess Diana’s favorites for dresses and more. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026