Favorite

  • 51favorite\ son — noun A man supported by his home state for President. At a national convention, states often vote for their favorite sons first; then they change and vote for another man …

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  • 52favorite son — a candidate supported by his home state for President etc. We voted for him because he is the favorite son of our state …

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  • 53favorite son — /feɪvərət ˈsʌn/ (say fayvuhruht sun) noun US Politics a candidate for national office proposed by a local or state delegation, with local rather than national support: Iowa s governor stood as a favorite son in the Democratic primaries for the… …

  • 54favorite — Synonyms and related words: accepted, acclaimed, admired, admitted, adored, advocated, applauded, approved, backed, beloved, cherished, choice, chosen, cosset, cried up, darling, dear, dearly beloved, entry, esteemed, favored, fondling, held dear …

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  • 55favorite — The most popular horse in a race, which is quoted at the lowest odds because it is deemed to have the best chance of winning the race …

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  • 56favorite — fa|vo|rite [ˈfeıvərıt] adj, n the American spelling of ↑favourite …

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  • 57favorite — fa·vor·ite || feɪvÉ™rɪt n. preference; best loved person, best loved object; contestant considered to have the best chance of winning adj. preferred above others; liked or loved above others …

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  • 58favorite — a. 1. Dear, darling, beloved. 2. Preferred, pet, especially liked …

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  • 59favorite — adjective, noun the American spelling of favourite …

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  • 60favorite — n 1. preference, choice, predilection; idol, god, hero, star; apple of [s.o. s] eye, man or woman after one s heart, fair haired boy or girl, jewel; darling, dearest, beloved, dear, Inf. duck, honey, sweetheart; minion, yes man, apple polisher,… …

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