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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Among my faves are a Dior Bobby and a Fendi Nano Baguette (which is technically a charm and comically small). Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 July 2025 In a Comedy category full of old faves and young bloods, the gang from Staten Island got a good bite in today. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 July 2025 Hallmark faves like Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett, Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell, Taylor Cole, Nikki DeLoach, Sarah Drew, Tyler Hynes, Kimberley Sustad, and Andrew Walker will appear. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 June 2025 Thunder is now a clear Finals fave at -590 via FanDuel and -450 at DraftKings. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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