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
Tickets go on sale this weekend to see two tours by ’80s club faves stopping at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale this fall.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
The papers say that the ‘90s fave turned Christian music artist had already complained to the sheriff’s office and even provided paperwork that said his parcel of land is private, but to no avail.
—Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
From timeless glamour to fresh takes on festival fits, our faves did not disappoint.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 July 2025
Enter: body mists, an early-aughts beauty fave that is having a major comeback.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
The papers say that the ‘90s fave turned Christian music artist had already complained to the sheriff’s office and even provided paperwork that said his parcel of land is private, but to no avail.
—Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
From timeless glamour to fresh takes on festival fits, our faves did not disappoint.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 July 2025
Enter: body mists, an early-aughts beauty fave that is having a major comeback.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fave
favorite
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The Gators’ national run at the Final Four ignited Gator Nation and inspired a former fan favorite to come up with his latest unique creation.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez, who is a favorite of many progressives, received 41 percent to Vance's 44 percent.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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