fave

noun

variants or less commonly fav
plural faves also favs
Synonyms of favenext
fave adjective

Examples of fave in a Sentence

I like all the actors on the show, but he's my fave. chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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Sure, maybe the soundtrack overrelied on white-guy faves, with a little too much Pearl Jam and Weezer. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia. Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026 And with Prime Day bringing four days of steep discounts across the entire site (including everything from K-beauty to Hudson Williams’ faves), there are so many more incredible style deals than usual. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 23 June 2026 This returning fave is an Original Glazed doughnut, dipped in white icing and topped off with blue sprinkles and white stars, piped with red icing stripes. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fave

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fave was in 1938

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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fave. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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