favourite
Britishadjective
noun
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a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking
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( as modifier )
a favourite book
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sport a competitor thought likely to win
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(pl) computing a place on certain browsers that allows internet users to list the addresses of websites they find and like with a click of the mouse so that they can revisit them merely by opening the list and clicking on the address
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to display favouritism
Etymology
Origin of favourite
C16: from Italian favorito , from favorire to favour, from Latin favēre
Example Sentences
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Joshua still possesses knockout power but Fury's movement, ring IQ and adaptability make him the favourite.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
"But there are many other elements. Italy is not Denmark in terms of culture, environment, prices. All of that means people don't easily change destinations when they have a favourite," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Littler went into the final as the overwhelming favourite and a stunning 167 finish in the fourth leg secured an early break to help him claim the first mini-session 4-1.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Neither man is at the peak of his powers, but while the commercial appeal remains strong, Joshua's struggles are likely to leave Fury a clear favourite.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
This is one of my favourite things people say.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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