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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Did Bachelor Nation’s unproblematic fave and first virgin leading man, Sean Lowe, leave producers on read? Laura Bradley, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025 Two yesteryear faves, Chipotle and Lululemon , are a reminder that this market has little enthusiasm for high-multiple disappointments. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025 Team Clark also has two Bay Area faves as reserves: Former Stanford Cardinal Kiki Iriafen with the Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton. Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 18 July 2025 Read on for the best body shimmers to add to your routine, featuring makeup artist faves, cult classics, and multitasking staples. Marie Lodi, Allure, 16 July 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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