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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I like to think that Highly Favored was a good-luck charm that helped the Dodgers win the World Series.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025
"Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are committing to offer Zepbound and Wegovy at 'Most Favored Nation' rates for American patients," Trump added, saying this would lower the costs of products for those eligible.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
Favored by more than a touchdown, the Commanders fumbled in nearly every possible way: Logan Thomas after a catch, Byron Pringle on a kickoff return and Chris Rodriguez Jr. on a run.
From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023
Favored California broke away from the starting docks in the lead with Harvard and Washington close behind.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2023
Favored lackey one day, persona non grata the next.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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