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adj. Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified.)

n. A person who enjoys special regard or favour.

n. A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.

n. A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

v. Alternative form of favour.

v. To bookmark.

v. To add to one's list of favourites on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

n. something regarded with special favor or liking

n. a competitor thought likely to win

adj. appealing to the general public

adj. preferred above all others and treated with partiality

n. a special loved one

"There was to be no glorious comeback, though, as the title favourite kept her hopes of a fourth US Open title very much alive."

popular    loved   

choice    pick    selection    rival    challenger    competitor    contender    competition   

favorite    only    pretty    famous    principal    beloved    royal