variants
or less commonly favs
as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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Recent Examples of faves
So, in a city where residents eat, sleep and breathe their sports faves — when is Philly getting WNBA representation?
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Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The stylish mama ushered in the New Year with her faves.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The guitar work, song structures, and Stephen’s one-of-a-kind cadence make them and this record specifically one of my all-time faves.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 10 Apr. 2026
Most shows offer the opportunity ($$$) to watch the soundcheck, do a meet-and-greet with the artist, and basically fangirl/boy out about your faves.
—Megan Frampton, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Caleb Davies, another Kalshi trader who has earned $389,000 in culture markets over the past two years, says that the absence of financial organizations or syndicates of traders with big money allows knowledgeable traders to profit off of people who simply bet on their faves.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale makeup deals Speaking of makeup, Amazon is discounting everything from drugstore cult faves to luxury beauty.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
The faves in those categories were Two People Exchanging Saliva, Butterflies, One Battle After Another, The Perfect Neighbor and Sinners, respectively.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The girls also get a chance to workshop material with Michelle Visage and comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, who is one of my faves.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The stylish mama ushered in the New Year with her faves.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The guitar work, song structures, and Stephen’s one-of-a-kind cadence make them and this record specifically one of my all-time faves.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 10 Apr. 2026
Most shows offer the opportunity ($$$) to watch the soundcheck, do a meet-and-greet with the artist, and basically fangirl/boy out about your faves.
—Megan Frampton, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Caleb Davies, another Kalshi trader who has earned $389,000 in culture markets over the past two years, says that the absence of financial organizations or syndicates of traders with big money allows knowledgeable traders to profit off of people who simply bet on their faves.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale makeup deals Speaking of makeup, Amazon is discounting everything from drugstore cult faves to luxury beauty.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
The faves in those categories were Two People Exchanging Saliva, Butterflies, One Battle After Another, The Perfect Neighbor and Sinners, respectively.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
The girls also get a chance to workshop material with Michelle Visage and comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, who is one of my faves.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faves
favorites
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In between there’s the elevated-casual Mistral for al fresco Mediterranean favorites like rack of lamb and seared scallops; the Evrima Room for white-table-cloth dining with wine pairings; and Talaat Nam for Thai-fusion and sushi options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Faves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faves. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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