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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Watching even a minute of a non-reality TV celebrity interacting with their reality faves is often more revealing than a 5,000-word profile. Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025 Her crystal embellished Sonia Rykiel bag (both a fave of Parker’s and her Sex and the City character Carrie Bradshaw) matched the colorful details of her dress, as did her plum tone pumps. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025 K-pop fans have come to love seeing their faves collaborate with other groups, and crossover TikTok dance challenges have become common. Brooke Morrison, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025 Read on for all my faves, including desktop essentials, self-care staples, and sweet treats. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 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 18 Nov. 2025.

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