as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fave
The soft-serve ice cream is a post-park fave, but other groceries and outdoor supplies are available as well.
—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Scream 7 sees the return of Campbell and many other franchise faves.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
This is a current fave among well-off A-listers like Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Beyoncé.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Central Avenue fuels the city’s buzzing food-and-drink scene with Japanese listening bars, intimate chef’s counter experiences, coffee shops (Bandit is my favorite) perfect for remote work, and stalwart local faves like Pete’s Bagels, where the line starts early.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fave
Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Scream 7 sees the return of Campbell and many other franchise faves.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
This is a current fave among well-off A-listers like Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Beyoncé.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Central Avenue fuels the city’s buzzing food-and-drink scene with Japanese listening bars, intimate chef’s counter experiences, coffee shops (Bandit is my favorite) perfect for remote work, and stalwart local faves like Pete’s Bagels, where the line starts early.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fave
favorite
Noun
-
In heavily Democratic Illinois, where the last Republican elected to the Senate was Mark Kirk in 2010 and the GOP’s last statewide victory came in 2014, the Democratic nominee is the prohibitive favorite in November to replace Durbin following a 30-year tenure in the Senate.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
-
From an iconic foundation achieving new levels of perfection to the first-ever setting powder–blush hybrid, our winners are ushering in a new generation of cult-favorites.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
