1. the practice of showing unfair support or preference for certain people or things over others
Usage: plural form of favoritism; typically used in contexts of bias or discrimination

Examples

• The coach's favoritisms toward certain players created tension on the team.
• The company's favoritisms in hiring practices were investigated by the HR department.
• Teachers should avoid favoritisms and treat all students equally.
• The manager's favoritisms made it difficult for other employees to advance.
• Favoritisms in the selection process undermined the credibility of the competition.
• The principal addressed the issue of favoritisms among staff members.