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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The faves in those categories were Two People Exchanging Saliva, Butterflies, One Battle After Another, The Perfect Neighbor and Sinners, respectively. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026 The girls also get a chance to workshop material with Michelle Visage and comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, who is one of my faves. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026 Dancing with an old fave will be almost as exciting as getting a glimpse of the primordial riverbed, which is usually covered with sludge. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026 The soft-serve ice cream is a post-park fave, but other groceries and outdoor supplies are available as well. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.

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