Synonyms for Favored (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (blessed with advantages):
advantaged
WordNet sense 2 (blessed with privileges):
privileged
WordNet sense 3 (preferred above all others and treated with partiality):
pet, preferred, favorite, favourite, best-loved, preferent
WordNet sense 4 (held dear):
loved
WordNet sense 5 (supremely favored or fortunate):
fortunate, golden
WordNet sense 6 (highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)):
blessed, blest, blessed
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