Common and Favored

Common

Common adjective - Often observed or encountered.

Favored is an antonym for common.

Favored

Favored adjective - Singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking.
Usage example: for a favored few, the restaurant always has a table available, no matter how busy it is

Common is an antonym for favored.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literary Agent Hypothesis: The prologue indicates the series is comprised of notes and writings compiled by both the temple of Ath, who favored Lysaer, and the common people, to favored Arithon.
  • Ding-Dong-Ditch Distraction A common children's prank, especially favored by The Prankster, though it's becoming more common for (childish) adults to also use this tactic.
  • This is a common device for promoting a favored shipping (often slash), by showing how well the favored pair act as parents together.
    Source: Kidfic
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