favorite

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

“The teacher's favourite always went first.”

A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.

A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

“She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.”

A bookmark in a web browser.

(in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.

To favour.

To bookmark.

To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

“This is my second favourite occupation.”

Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.

“I just saw a movie with all my favourite actors in it.”