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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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 This anchor of the shopping/dining/entertainment enclave of Northeast 13th Street became a buzzy eatery (and a brunch fave) when Kimberly Wong, Blaise McMackin and Scott Ojeda opened back in 2018 in a space shared with Warsaw Coffee Co. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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