| Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922. |
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| Class VI. Words Relating to the Sentient and Moral Powers | | Section III. Sympathetic Affections | | 1. Social Affections |
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| 899. Favorite. |
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| NOUN: | FAVORITE, pet, fondling, cosset, minion [rare], idol, jewel, spoiled child, enfant gâté [F.]; led captain; crony; apple of one’s eye, man after one’s own heart; persona grata [L.].
love, dear, darling, duck, honey, jewel; mopsy or mopsey, moppet; sweetheart (love) [See Love].
general -, universal- favorite; idol of the people; matinée idol.
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