favorite son

Noun

Meaning

a United States politician favored mainly in his or her home state

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

aspirant candidate competitor contestant contender dear son cherished child cherished son much loved son darling child best-loved son fair-haired boy of the family favored son adored son favorite child

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Antonyms

loser abandoned child neglected child hated boy neglected boy neglected son

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Hypernyms

candidate nominee campaigner

Examples

A favorite son was on the ballot, Adlai Stevenson. Source: Internet

The first time was as Minnesota's favorite son in 1952, where he received only 26 votes on the first ballot; citation the second time was in 1960. Source: Internet

A monument to Chopin, Poland's great Romantic composer and favorite son, graces the park's rose garden. Source: Internet

Another discussion point is how the mother can accept the faults of her (you think) favorite son while another son does so much with less appreciation.” Source: Internet

Forget about the Eagles’ Carson Wentz, North Dakota’s favorite son. Source: Internet

Two adult children grieve alongside her—Nicholas (Chris O’Dowd), an unhappily married novelist, knows he’s Suzanne’s favorite son, while Chris (James Adomian), a directionless… Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

favorite pastime favorite person favorite scrub nurse favorite spot favorite subject favorite task