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
The headliners will be joined by K-pop group Katseye; rock bands like Pierce the Veil, Geese, and Wet Leg; R&B stars Mariah the Scientist, Blood Orange, and Ravyn Lenae; and indie-pop faves Japanese Breakfast, King Princess, Audrey Hobert, and Rachel Chinouriri.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
So many brands have now reformulated their faves, and the new sun sticks and sunscreens are just as easy to apply, have no white cast, and are once again in heavy rotation.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Who among us is above getting their faves in?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Dec. 2025
While our personal faves are the natural nips, the brand also offers smooth nipple covers.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
Founder of Cécred and @beyonceparfums, Beyoncé popped into Ulta Beauty to shop her faves and get in on the fun everyone’s talking about!
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
This special night is filled with Abbey Road’s mash-ups of Christmas classics and Beatles faves.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
K-pop fans have come to love seeing their faves collaborate with other groups, and crossover TikTok dance challenges have become common.
—Brooke Morrison, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Read on for all my faves, including desktop essentials, self-care staples, and sweet treats.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
So many brands have now reformulated their faves, and the new sun sticks and sunscreens are just as easy to apply, have no white cast, and are once again in heavy rotation.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Who among us is above getting their faves in?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Dec. 2025
While our personal faves are the natural nips, the brand also offers smooth nipple covers.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
Founder of Cécred and @beyonceparfums, Beyoncé popped into Ulta Beauty to shop her faves and get in on the fun everyone’s talking about!
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
This special night is filled with Abbey Road’s mash-ups of Christmas classics and Beatles faves.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
K-pop fans have come to love seeing their faves collaborate with other groups, and crossover TikTok dance challenges have become common.
—Brooke Morrison, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Read on for all my faves, including desktop essentials, self-care staples, and sweet treats.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faves
favorites
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Once news broke that Nix would miss the game and Stidham would start, the Patriots were listed as favorites in the game.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The same is true for Morgan, who along with Morgan, has ranked among the Royal Rumble betting favorites.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Faves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faves. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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