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fave

noun

ˈfāv How to pronounce fave (audio)
Definition of favenext
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 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 Keep reading to see our faves, and head over to HSN's website to shop the full line now. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 July 2026 For the citrus lovers, Tangerine Twirl (my personal fave) is your guy. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026 Jewelry, including earrings, rings, and a watch, was by Bulgari, with Trussardi sunglasses and a vintage Chanel handbag sourced from celebrity fave sourcer and vintage dealer Fashionphile. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fave
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favorite
Noun
  • In the gleaming lobby, the brand’s signature scent—a warm and woody fragrance reminiscent of two of my favorites, Comme des Garçons’ Wonderwood and Odin New York’s 07 Tanoke—greeted me.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Moreno was a fan favorite among Birds in the Air viewers, and last week’s accident was a sobering reminder of how risky her line of work is.
    — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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