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
In addition, TVLine will be on the ground at the ‘con, getting all the scoop direct from your Bravo faves.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Shop the variety of crafters and vendors, and purchase fall faves like apple butter (of course), apples, cider, pumpkins and gourds.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
While the feature films have been on hold since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, Lucasfilm and Disney have pumped out a slew of TV shows featuring fan-favorite characters while also introducing plenty of new faves (looking at you, Grogu).
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
When deciding which push moves to do, prioritize variety over repeating your top faves week after week.
—SELF, 23 Sep. 2025
San Ramon’s upscale City Center Bishop Ranch is holding an extended restaurant week promotion this month to give local diners a chance to revisit their favorites or discover new faves.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Cashmere blends, soft cotton, and loose-fitting fleece and flannel make their way from the back of closets to replace our breezy summer faves.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Alice Winocour’s Couture with Jolie and Louis Garrel, Edward Berger’s Farrell-starring Ballad of a Small Player, and James Vanderbilt’s Nuremberg led by Russell Crowe and Rami Malek are just a few of the buzzy award faves set to make a splash on the promenade.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Shop the variety of crafters and vendors, and purchase fall faves like apple butter (of course), apples, cider, pumpkins and gourds.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
While the feature films have been on hold since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, Lucasfilm and Disney have pumped out a slew of TV shows featuring fan-favorite characters while also introducing plenty of new faves (looking at you, Grogu).
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
When deciding which push moves to do, prioritize variety over repeating your top faves week after week.
—SELF, 23 Sep. 2025
San Ramon’s upscale City Center Bishop Ranch is holding an extended restaurant week promotion this month to give local diners a chance to revisit their favorites or discover new faves.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Cashmere blends, soft cotton, and loose-fitting fleece and flannel make their way from the back of closets to replace our breezy summer faves.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Alice Winocour’s Couture with Jolie and Louis Garrel, Edward Berger’s Farrell-starring Ballad of a Small Player, and James Vanderbilt’s Nuremberg led by Russell Crowe and Rami Malek are just a few of the buzzy award faves set to make a splash on the promenade.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faves
favorites
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The actors said that the episode was one of their least favorites but commended the late Doherty for her work on it.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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So, stating the obvious, here are two teams that were considered Super Bowl contenders — if not favorites — entering the year.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Faves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faves. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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