favorite vs darling

favorite and darling both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
favorite	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
darling	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, favorite and darling are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of favorite include dearie, deary, ducky, favourite, pet.

favorite (noun)	darling (noun)
something regarded with special favor or liking	a special loved one
a special loved one	a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
a competitor thought likely to win

favorite (adjective)	darling (adjective)
preferred above all others and treated with partiality	dearly loved
appealing to the general public

favorite (verb)	darling (verb)
To mark an item as a personal favorite on social media