favored
Given special treatment
Favored describes someone or something that receives preferential treatment or is regarded with special approval.
A favored candidate has advantages others lack, whether through connections, luck, or genuine merit.
The word also indicates likelihood of success: the favored team is expected to win.
In older or more formal usage, favored can describe physical appearance, as in ill-favored (ugly) or well-favored (attractive).
To be favored with something is to be granted it as a privilege or blessing.
Chosen above alternatives
- chosenSelected from alternatives
- selectedDeliberately chosen
- desiredWished to have
- pickedChose from options
inclination · partiality · predilection · leaning · affinity · fondness · liking · taste
Having special advantages
- blessedReceiving divine favor
- fortunateEnjoying favorable circumstances
- luckyFavored by chance
- entitledHaving rightful claim
beneficiary · elite · affluent · well-connected · influential · gifted · endowed · nepotism
One who is treasured
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- adoredIntensely cherished
- dearTreasured or costly
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
prized · valued · revered · esteemed · loved · respected · venerated · appreciated
Gave aid or backing
- backedGave support to
- approvedOfficially accepted or permitted
- sanctionedFormally approved or penalized
- recommendedEndorsed as worthwhile
promoted · sponsored · championed · advocated · validated · acclaimed · ratified · authorized
Currently in vogue
- fashionableCurrently in style
- in-demandWidely wanted, actively pursued
- hotHaving much warmth
- sought-afterMuch wanted by many
mainstream · celebrated · acclaimed · renowned · famous · well-liked · crowd-pleasing · beloved
preferred
Chosen above alternatives
picked · inclination · partiality · predilection · leaning · affinity · fondness · liking · taste · penchant
privileged
Having special advantages
entitled · beneficiary · elite · affluent · well-connected · influential · gifted · endowed · nepotism · insider
beloved
One who is treasured
precious · prized · valued · revered · esteemed · loved · respected · venerated · appreciated · idolized
supported
Gave aid or backing
- backedGave support to
- approvedOfficially accepted or permitted
- sanctionedFormally approved or penalized
recommended · promoted · sponsored · championed · advocated · validated · acclaimed · ratified · authorized · blessed
trendy
Currently in vogue
- fashionableCurrently in style
- in-demandWidely wanted, actively pursued
- hotHaving much warmth
sought-after · mainstream · celebrated · acclaimed · renowned · famous · well-liked · crowd-pleasing · beloved · blockbuster
- recommendationsadvised, recommendation engine, Netflix, Spotify, Amazon
- privilegeprivilege, entitled, entitlement, elite, VIP
- accountabilityaccountability, responsibility, accountable, take responsibility, answerability
- desirablecoveted, desired, wanted, sought-after, in demand
- fortunelucky, luck, fortune, fate, destiny
favoreddisadvantaged
Lacking social or economic resources
neglected · overlooked · ignored · forgotten · marginalized
- return the favorRepay a kindness received
- in favor ofSupporting or approving
- party favorsSmall gifts for guests
- play favoritesPrefer some over others
- played favoritesTreated unequally by preference
- playing favoritesTreating some preferentially
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