Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child.
source: Webster 1913
noun
something regarded with special favor or liking
That book is one of my favorites.
source: WordNet 3.0
a special loved one
source: WordNet 3.0
a competitor thought likely to win
source: WordNet 3.0
A person or thing regarded with peculiar favor; one treated with partiality; one preferred above others; especially, one unduly loved, trusted, and enriched with favors by a person of high rank or authority.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
appealing to the general public
A favorite tourist attraction.
source: WordNet 3.0
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
