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| cheer |
a cry of encouragement, approval, or appreciation, as by spectators to encourage their favorite team or players. [1/9 definitions] |
| cofavorite |
combined form of favorite. |
| darling |
a person or thing preferred over others; favorite. [2/5 definitions] |
| hobbyhorse |
a fixed idea or favorite topic; obsession. [1/3 definitions] |
| Joseph |
according to the Old Testament, the favorite son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, only to become the interpreter of dreams and chief administrator for the pharaoh of Egypt. [1/2 definitions] |
| nostrum |
a favorite but unproven scheme or theory, offered as a remedy for social or political problems; panacea. [1/2 definitions] |
| pet1 |
one who is treated with special affection and indulgence; favorite. [2/7 definitions] |
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