fave

noun

variants or less commonly fav
plural faves also favs
fave adjective

Examples of fave in a Sentence

I like all the actors on the show, but he's my fave. chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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Portillo’s: Chicago expats and other fans of this Windy City fave can express love in a Midwest hometown way with two indulgent Valentine’s Day items. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025 Viewers have come to take her recommendations as gospel, but Garten’s faves extend far beyond the kitchen, with fans also valuing her takes on style and makeup, too. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025 One of my contemporary faves, Jonathan Anderson, does this beautifully. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025 This mask is my personal fave among the picks on this list. Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fave 

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fave was in 1938

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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fave. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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