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

The Rootbeer Stand 10 minutes from the park in teeny Oglesby, this old-fashioned drive-in has served post-hike faves like burgers, fries, and ice cream floats since 1955. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Longtime faves for dinner One of our favorite restaurants is Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse on Melrose Avenue, which has been around since the ‘90s. — Dinah Eng, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

DiGesu, who’d grown up listening to parental faves like the Doors and Led Zeppelin, remembers his new bandmates turning him on to acts like Radiohead and Animal Collective, and how his world expanded from there. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

The fan-favorite spot just added a bunch of new fall menu items (along with a few returning faves) for the cooler months ahead. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026