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 Instagram account LeagueFits, dedicated to both the NBA and WNBA, has more than 1 million followers, as casual fans and die-hards alike lock in to see what their faves are wearing.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Many of my faves come from Brittney Boyce, aka Nails of LA.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Matter of fact Baltimore and Buffalo are co-faves to win the Super Bowl (per DraftKings) at +600 each.
—Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Expect to see pastas (one of my faves), oats, yogurt, chips, candy bars, and more with extra protein.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
She's been one of my faves since her days on the court.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
As for food and drinks, there will be traditional Irish fare, as well as fest faves.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2017
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Many of my faves come from Brittney Boyce, aka Nails of LA.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Matter of fact Baltimore and Buffalo are co-faves to win the Super Bowl (per DraftKings) at +600 each.
—Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Expect to see pastas (one of my faves), oats, yogurt, chips, candy bars, and more with extra protein.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
She's been one of my faves since her days on the court.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
As for food and drinks, there will be traditional Irish fare, as well as fest faves.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faves
favorites
Noun
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What two letters are favorites of pirates?—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Despite Alfred and Jefferson-Wooden being the clear favorites for gold in the 100-meter dash, there are a few others besides Fraser-Pryce who could spoil the party.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Faves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faves. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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