favored
Americanadjective
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regarded or treated with preference or partiality.
Her beauty made her the favored child.
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enjoying special advantages; privileged.
to be born into the favored classes.
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of specified appearance (usually used in combination).
ill-favored.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of favored
First recorded in 1350–1400, favored is from the Middle English word favo(u)red. See favor, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Earlier in 2025, the My Ride column featured Sandy Avila, a construction company office administration manager living in Pasadena, Calif., and her 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS lowrider that she named Highly Favored.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
We will get a lot of clarity on Most Favored Nation pricing, and implementation of the Big Beautiful Bill will be under way.
From Barron's • Sep. 26, 2025
Favored: Thank you for noting the longer-term impact of favoritism.
From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023
Favored in spring training to win their fourth straight NL East title, the Braves lost Acuña to a torn knee in July.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2021
Favored lackey one day, persona non grata the next.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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