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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Pop culture faves from throwback TV, film and music icons to more recent trending phenomena took center stage as the hosts avoided controversial choices. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025 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. 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 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 4 Nov. 2025.

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