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
Scream 7 sees the return of Campbell and many other franchise faves.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Central Avenue fuels the city’s buzzing food-and-drink scene with Japanese listening bars, intimate chef’s counter experiences, coffee shops (Bandit is my favorite) perfect for remote work, and stalwart local faves like Pete’s Bagels, where the line starts early.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
In the study, several notable sweet faves were impacted by unsafe levels of arsenic including Kit Kat, Snickers, Original Skittles, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Tootsie Roll, and more.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Here's how to make some childhood faves at home.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Central Avenue fuels the city’s buzzing food-and-drink scene with Japanese listening bars, intimate chef’s counter experiences, coffee shops (Bandit is my favorite) perfect for remote work, and stalwart local faves like Pete’s Bagels, where the line starts early.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
In the study, several notable sweet faves were impacted by unsafe levels of arsenic including Kit Kat, Snickers, Original Skittles, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Tootsie Roll, and more.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Here's how to make some childhood faves at home.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faves
favorites
Noun
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The Colored Pouch What’s bright, irresistible, and impossible to play favorites with?—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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Both teams lost in the Open Division semifinals last winter and were the preseason favorites to play for the title.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Faves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faves. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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