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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
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Hurricanes and Avalanche have bolstered their standing as Stanley Cup betting faves.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
All told, average minutes streamed increased 37% versus 2024-25, as hoops fans who’ve quit the pay-TV habit have remained locked in with their hometown faves via digital pathways.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Seasonal, sustainable fare is front and center on local menus, with faves like Sovereign Remedies and Chestnut making the most of Appalachian bounty.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
But as these reader faves suggest, that's still just scratching the surface.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
So, in a city where residents eat, sleep and breathe their sports faves — when is Philly getting WNBA representation?
—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
Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Hurricanes and Avalanche have bolstered their standing as Stanley Cup betting faves.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
All told, average minutes streamed increased 37% versus 2024-25, as hoops fans who’ve quit the pay-TV habit have remained locked in with their hometown faves via digital pathways.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Seasonal, sustainable fare is front and center on local menus, with faves like Sovereign Remedies and Chestnut making the most of Appalachian bounty.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
But as these reader faves suggest, that's still just scratching the surface.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
So, in a city where residents eat, sleep and breathe their sports faves — when is Philly getting WNBA representation?
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faves
favorites
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Cam Ross and Dane Key are the early WR favorites to stick past August.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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There are baking projects like homemade bagels, riffs on fast-food favorites, and a couple of drinks to round things out.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
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“Faves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faves. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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