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FAVORITE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word favorite. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word favorite. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FAVORITE

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preferred
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• more desirable than another

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

beloved
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

cherished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

chosen
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)

• one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

• an exclusive group of people

favourite
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a competitor thought likely to win

• a special loved one

• something regarded with special favor or liking

adjective satellite

• appealing to the general public

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

pet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

• a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

• a special loved one

• a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

verb

• stroke or caress gently

• stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

top dog
nounn
noun

• a person who is in charge

best-loved
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

darling
nounn
noun

• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River

• a special loved one

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

dearie
nounn
noun

• a special loved one

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

deary
nounn
noun

• a special loved one

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

ducky
adjectiveadj
noun

• a special loved one

favored
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

front-runner
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a competitor thought likely to win

preferent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

Best Hypernyms For FAVORITE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for favorite, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
challenger choice competition competitor contender label lover mark pick rival selection tag

Alternatives for PREFERRED

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