favorite things

Most cherished possessions

Favorite things are the objects, experiences, or people someone likes best.

The phrase often appears in lists or conversations about personal preferences: What are some of your favorite things?

The term gained cultural resonance from the Rodgers and Hammerstein song in *The Sound of Music*, where listing pleasant things serves as comfort against fear or sadness.

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top picks · delights · pleasures · raindrops · roses · whiskers · kittens · brown paper packages · warmth · happy place · cozy · nostalgia · keepsakes · mementos · collections · obsessions · passions · indulgences

Categories
Opposites
preference/affection

favorite thingspet peeves

Personal sources of irritation

bugbears · aversions · annoyances · grievances · repulsions

ranking/priority

favorite thingslast resorts

Ultimate backup plans

afterthoughts

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G