fave
noun
ˈfāv 
variants or less commonly fav
plural faves or less commonly favs
: favorite
fave adjective
Synonyms
- darling
- favorite
- minion
- pet
- preference
- speed
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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 Amazon Studios dropped the footage for the film on Wednesday, hinting at the same kind of narrative twists and turns that made the original such a fave among horror fans. 
Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Even Lucas Scott, our problematic fave heartthrob from One Tree Hill, used the death of his uncle Keith, who was shot by Lucas’ father aka Keith’s own brother, as a guiding light throughout the rest of the series. Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 19 Aug. 2022 That’s why, the Mud-Mask: Hair & Scalp Detoxifying Pre-Wash Clay Treatment is my absolute fave. Blake Newby, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 Make Beauty's Dewy Gel Tint, a new fave of Allure site director Sam Escobar, imparts a watercolor-like flush that stays put and looks fresh all day. Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 30 June 2022 From the looks of it, Rhimes is off to a great start at her new home — and Shondalanda stans may have a new series by their fave to obsess over, especially if Grey's Anatomy comes to an end after all. Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 2 Nov. 2020 With over 30,000 5-star Amazon reviews, this maxi dress is a reviewer fave. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022 Pinzon 300 Thread Count Cotton Twin XL Bedsheet Set for $19 ($15 off) Genuinely good, cheap sheets are rare, but this affordable set is WIRED writer Matt Jancer’s personal fave. Scott Gilbertson, Wired, 13 July 2022 Jen Yamato profiled the actor, who has become an internet fave. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 See More
Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Even Lucas Scott, our problematic fave heartthrob from One Tree Hill, used the death of his uncle Keith, who was shot by Lucas’ father aka Keith’s own brother, as a guiding light throughout the rest of the series. Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 19 Aug. 2022 That’s why, the Mud-Mask: Hair & Scalp Detoxifying Pre-Wash Clay Treatment is my absolute fave. Blake Newby, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 Make Beauty's Dewy Gel Tint, a new fave of Allure site director Sam Escobar, imparts a watercolor-like flush that stays put and looks fresh all day. Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 30 June 2022 From the looks of it, Rhimes is off to a great start at her new home — and Shondalanda stans may have a new series by their fave to obsess over, especially if Grey's Anatomy comes to an end after all. Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 2 Nov. 2020 With over 30,000 5-star Amazon reviews, this maxi dress is a reviewer fave. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022 Pinzon 300 Thread Count Cotton Twin XL Bedsheet Set for $19 ($15 off) Genuinely good, cheap sheets are rare, but this affordable set is WIRED writer Matt Jancer’s personal fave. Scott Gilbertson, Wired, 13 July 2022 Jen Yamato profiled the actor, who has become an internet fave. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1938, in the meaning defined above
fave
noun
as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- favorite
- darling
- preference
- pet
- speed
- beloved
- minion
- dear
- cup of tea
- sweetheart
- treasure
- prize
- jewel
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bugbear
- abomination
- anathema
- bête noire