Synonyms of fave

fave

noun

ˈfāv 

as in favorite

a person or thing that is preferred over others

chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorite
• darling
• preference
• pet
• speed
• cup of tea
• beloved
• minion
• dear
• treasure
• sweetheart
• prize
• jewel

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abomination
• anathema
• bugbear
• bête noire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fave

No longer so scrappy, the gang of cinephiles that’s likely behind your latest fave is taking names and making deals. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026

Sure, maybe the soundtrack overrelied on white-guy faves, with a little too much Pearl Jam and Weezer. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia. — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026

And with Prime Day bringing four days of steep discounts across the entire site (including everything from K-beauty to Hudson Williams’ faves), there are so many more incredible style deals than usual. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 23 June 2026