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
Recent Examples on the Web Fan fave and season 10 winner Kristen Kish takes on host duties this season, joining judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024 The drama, about a 70-year-old widow and her tentative attempts at romance with an age-appropriate taxi driver, was a critical fave. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2024 While some food faves cost more this year, others are cheaper. Chris Morris, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2024 This year, my 16-year-old daughter will be rooting for the Chiefs because her bestie’s fave is Taylor Swift. Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 31 Jan. 2024 From iconic chains to late-night fast food faves, there are several eateries around the country where couples can get hitched, and some even offer wedding packages. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024 Well that's what happened between Gomez and the Shrinking actor, who happens to be one of Gomez's faves. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2024 The list also includes Anne Hathaway and Emma Stone — but keep reading here for the full crew of PEOPLE faves. Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 And those fans banding together to raise awareness about their faves’ releases is a positive. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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