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 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 This returning fave is an Original Glazed doughnut, dipped in white icing and topped off with blue sprinkles and white stars, piped with red icing stripes. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fave
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favorite
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  • Schwarber and Harper will be the hometown favorites among the Philadelphia crowd; Schwarber is also the favorite to win the contest.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • Kylo's adoption fee was fully paid for in memory of Jim Ehrig, a fan favorite of Kylo's who passed away.
    Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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