fave

noun

ˈfāv How to pronounce fave (audio)
Definition of favenext
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 DiGesu, who’d grown up listening to parental faves like the Doors and Led Zeppelin, remembers his new bandmates turning him on to acts like Radiohead and Animal Collective, and how his world expanded from there. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 The fan-favorite spot just added a bunch of new fall menu items (along with a few returning faves) for the cooler months ahead. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Keep reading to see our faves, and head over to HSN's website to shop the full line now. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 July 2026 For the citrus lovers, Tangerine Twirl (my personal fave) is your guy. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fave
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favorite
Noun
  • The colorful beaded versions at Carolina Herrera were a favorite of mine.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Bergs converted his first match point with a ninth ace to beat the tournament favorite in the biggest win of his career.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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