as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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Most Popular Most Popular Perfect restaurant inspections: Did your faves make the list of 72 South Florida eateries in January?
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
In fact, her most recent look features one of her faves: a cat-print coat.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
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Without fail, awards season is always a chance to spot your celebrity couple faves.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The 2025 Grammys have come to a close, with several of our faves going home as winners.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
In fact, her most recent look features one of her faves: a cat-print coat.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
Chrissy and John, Kelsea and Chase — and More
23 hr 34 min ago
Without fail, awards season is always a chance to spot your celebrity couple faves.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The 2025 Grammys have come to a close, with several of our faves going home as winners.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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