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favorite son

 

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Noun favorite son has 1 sense
  1. favorite son, favourite son - a politician favored mainly in his or her home state
    --1 is a kind of campaigner, candidate, nominee

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Favorite Son

Noun

Sense 1: In politics, a candidate who is particularly popular and supported by the residents of his or her home district, city, or state.

Example Sentence: John is the favorite son of New York City and is expected to win the mayoral election.

Sense 2: A term used to refer to someone who is highly regarded or favored by a particular group or organization.

Example Sentence: Mark's dedication and hard work have made him the favorite son of the company.

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