Used in a Sentence

favorite

How to use favorite in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for favorite.

Editorial note

My favorite comment from the post:"And by the way how is this app strategic for you guys and Reader is not?

Examples13
Definitions5
Parts of speech2

Quick take

something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of favorite gathered in one view.

noun

something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites"

noun

a special loved one

noun

a competitor thought likely to win

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for favorite.

noun

something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites"

adjective

appealing to the general public; "a favorite tourist attraction"

Example sentences

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My favorite comment from the post:"And by the way how is this app strategic for you guys and Reader is not?

2

Mozilla is one of my favorite tech companies.

3

Every time I use a new language, or go back to an old favourite, it becomes my favorite language for a time.

4

The article is full of good quotes, but my favorite is what he said after being abandoned by his mother:"It was a problem for me," he says.

5

Instead, they've pledged to give half to some of their favorite charities, and some of you are acting as if it's a crime against humanity.

6

Complaining about the lack of comment points here is like complaining that my favorite bar switched to a new, very slightly different glass.

7

My favorite story in a related genre: I was a scholarship student at university, funded by a wealthy couple.

8

In fact, some of my favorite memories of work have been sprints to finish something, whether in software, retail/distribution, or food service.

9

Microsoft Press was one of his favorite clients back in the day. Growing up, he'd tell me stories of disorganized secretaries at Microsoft sending him awful reference photos, so he'd look up the execs in the phonebook and call them at home.

10

"Your margin is my opportunity" is probably my favorite Bezosism.

11

My favorite Ray Bradbury memory is the time he came to my school to talk about his books and ended up yelling at my English teach for trying to find hidden meaning that wasn't there just for the sake of busywork.

12

Thought I’d highlight my favorite, perhaps non-obvious feature: the slope of the charts tells you whether the variable is positively or negatively correlated with the cost of buying.

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Semmelweis is a favorite "management science" topic; there's even a pop-psych phenomenon called the "Semmelweis Reflex"; the Wikipedia article on it recapitulates much of what Aaron wrote here.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use favorite in a sentence?

My favorite comment from the post:"And by the way how is this app strategic for you guys and Reader is not?

What does favorite mean?

something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites"

What part of speech is favorite?

favorite is commonly used as noun, adjective.