fave

noun

variants or less commonly fav
plural faves also favs
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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Raymond James upped its price target on Newmont ($96 from $84) and Agnico Eagle ($182 from $155), my two faves, this morning. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025 That’s why the Ravens — even at 1-4 and a big Week 6 dog — are remarkably still betting faves (slightly over Pittsburgh) to win the NFC North. Greg Cote october 9, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025 Stick around for my faves, including luxe tech gadgets, last-minute Amazon gifts, and budget-friendly finds. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 Photo ops will include the Squid Game staircase, the Byers’ living room from Stranger Things, as well as stuff out of Bridgerton and KPop Demon Hunters, among other Netflix faves. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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