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old favorite

[/oʊld ˈfeɪvərɪt/]
nounpl: old favorites
velho favorito / favorito antigo
1. something or someone that has been liked or preferred for a long time; a cherished or beloved person or thing from the past
That old favorite song always makes me smile.
Aquela música velha favorita sempre me faz sorrir.
2. a classic or well-established choice that remains popular despite the passage of time
Jazz is an old favorite among music enthusiasts.
Jazz é um favorito antigo entre os entusiastas da música.
NYC Slang
all-time favorite / throwback favorite
Synonyms
classictime-honored favoritebeloved classicperennial favoritetried and true favorite
Antonyms
new favoritelatest crazenewfound love

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
velho favorito / favorito antigo
commonly used in both contexts
São Paulo
aquele favorito de sempre
slightly more colloquial phrasing
Portugal
antigo favorito
formal and commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

a blast from the past
old reliable
timeless classic
stand the test of time
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