as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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Recent Examples of fave
Still, DraftKings odds on where K.D. lands completely ignore Miami, with Spurs the fave at +160, then (in order) the Rockets, staying in Phoenix, Knicks, Timberwolves and longshot Thunder.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Her current fave: this natural-looking formula which gives skin an instant tint while a longer-lasting glow develops in as little as three hours.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 10 June 2025
The moment marked a reconciliation between the longtime Tumblr faves and friends, who had an online falling-out in 2016 over visuals used in a photoshoot.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
Thick, gooey, and properly indulgent, the cookies come in rotating flavours (red velvet and chocolate orange are personal faves), often still warm from the oven.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Her current fave: this natural-looking formula which gives skin an instant tint while a longer-lasting glow develops in as little as three hours.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 10 June 2025
The moment marked a reconciliation between the longtime Tumblr faves and friends, who had an online falling-out in 2016 over visuals used in a photoshoot.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
Thick, gooey, and properly indulgent, the cookies come in rotating flavours (red velvet and chocolate orange are personal faves), often still warm from the oven.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fave
favorite
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The bar just off the lobby serves light snacks and lunch favorites like burgers and sandwiches, along with cocktails, beer, and wine.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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The Netflix movie features a lot of fan favorites, including Tamela Mann as Cora.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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