favorite son
noun
1
: one favored by the delegates of his state as presidential candidate at a national political convention
2
: a famous person who is popular with hometown people
Examples of favorite son in a Sentence
an athlete who is one of New York's favorite sons
Recent Examples on the Web
The former California governor had grown close to his home state’s favorite sons and frequently invited the Beach Boys to perform Fourth of July concerts on the National Mall throughout the ‘80s.
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Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Walton had inserted himself in the middle of the debate over the city’s most pressing problem, and in doing so, San Diego’s favorite son became a polarizing local figure.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
Interview:Jeff Daniels loads up for loathing in 'A Man in Full' with big bluster, Georgia accent
Charlie Croker (Daniels) is the favorite son of Atlanta.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
The Islanders’ favorite son is nearing four years at Barcelona and courses through the club to this day, inspiring the next generation.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Walton had inserted himself in the middle of the debate over the city’s most pressing problem, and in doing so, San Diego’s favorite son became a polarizing local figure.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
Interview:Jeff Daniels loads up for loathing in 'A Man in Full' with big bluster, Georgia accent
Charlie Croker (Daniels) is the favorite son of Atlanta.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
The Islanders’ favorite son is nearing four years at Barcelona and courses through the club to this day, inspiring the next generation.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Favorite son.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/favorite%20son. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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