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
This year’s Met Gala theme is inspired by Black dandyism, so expect to see your faves dressed in their spiffy, sartorial best.
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Abby Monteil, Them., 2 May 2025
And be sure to check out our other extensive Hailey Bieber coverage to shop more of her makeup, skincare, and hair product faves.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 May 2025
Check out this list of 25 ways to actually tell if your routine is paying off (peep number 11, one of our particular faves).
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Orlando brewers rock out with their bock out, celebrating a German seasonal fave
Brewed in the winter and tapped in the spring, bock beer is a tradition that often marks the season of renewal, and timely celebrations like Easter.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them., 2 May 2025
And be sure to check out our other extensive Hailey Bieber coverage to shop more of her makeup, skincare, and hair product faves.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 May 2025
Check out this list of 25 ways to actually tell if your routine is paying off (peep number 11, one of our particular faves).
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Orlando brewers rock out with their bock out, celebrating a German seasonal fave
Brewed in the winter and tapped in the spring, bock beer is a tradition that often marks the season of renewal, and timely celebrations like Easter.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fave
favorite
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Homemade ice pops were another fan favorite of our readers and editors.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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At this stage of his career as time is running out, Cena really doesn’t need to be involved in the world title picture, and in fact, losing that title could be what propels him back to being a fan favorite.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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