as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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Recent Examples of fave
Raymond James upped its price target on Newmont ($96 from $84) and Agnico Eagle ($182 from $155), my two faves, this morning.
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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
Discounts apply to the brand’s cult-fave smells, like Japanese Cherry Blossom and A Thousand Wishes, as well as its seasonal scents, such as Vanilla Bean Noel and Winter Candy Apple.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
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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
Discounts apply to the brand’s cult-fave smells, like Japanese Cherry Blossom and A Thousand Wishes, as well as its seasonal scents, such as Vanilla Bean Noel and Winter Candy Apple.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fave
favorite
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Heersink estimates that hop lovers will be able to get such 14er favorites as the Maroon Bells tropical ale or key lime pie cream ale by Christmastime.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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The collection features The Sleep Set, $226; The Date Night Set, $203, and The Baby Mama Set, $119, featuring Bumpsuit items and Brunel’s bestselling Renew Hair & Body Oil, $48, a favorite of Hailey Bieber’s.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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