favorite

Roget category 899

6. Words relating to the sentient and moral
› 6.3. Sympathetic affections
›› 6.3.1. Social affections

#899. Favorite

noun

favorite, pet, cosset, minion, idol, jewel, spoiled child, enfant gat_e [Fr.] — led captain — crony — fondling — apple of one's eye, man after one's own heart — persona grata.
love, [person who is a favorite (terms of address)], dear, darling, duck, duckey, honey, sugar, jewel — mopsey^†, moppet, princess — sweetheart, sweetie etc. (love) 897.
teacher's pet.
general favorite, universal favorite — idol of the people.

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