as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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Recent Examples of fave
Viewers have come to take her recommendations as gospel, but Garten’s faves extend far beyond the kitchen, with fans also valuing her takes on style and makeup, too.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Much of this year’s online discourse has grown particularly toxic, as many WNBA fans ruthlessly tear down players in the name of their faves, with many of these players experiencing a torrent of online and verbal abuse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
In New York, Kardashian opted for Schiaparelli couture (a recent fave of sisters Kendall and Kylie).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
That would be — drum roll, please — Post Malone, a personal fave.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Much of this year’s online discourse has grown particularly toxic, as many WNBA fans ruthlessly tear down players in the name of their faves, with many of these players experiencing a torrent of online and verbal abuse.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
In New York, Kardashian opted for Schiaparelli couture (a recent fave of sisters Kendall and Kylie).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
That would be — drum roll, please — Post Malone, a personal fave.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fave
favorite
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This weekend, the Rams (6-2) are clear road favorites in a rematch with one of just two teams that has beaten them this year.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Now made with high-quality faux florals and durable wire frames, some of our favorites are nearly identical to the real thing.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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