as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
chocolate ice cream is my absolute fave
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Hungry at Indianapolis International Airport? Food options there include local brands like Shapiro’s and Sun King, burger faves such as Shake Shake and salads vended 24/7.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
The plump and slightly creamy Fanny Bay oysters were my faves, the spouse was wild about the Baywater Sweets.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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After deciding on your next eye cream to combat puffiness, turn to these other PEOPLE Tested skincare faves.
—L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The Rise and Fall of YA TV During its heyday, the CW (and its predecessors, the WB and UPN) was the unequivocal home for young adult television that included faves like One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and more.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
The plump and slightly creamy Fanny Bay oysters were my faves, the spouse was wild about the Baywater Sweets.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The 12 Best Concealers of 2024, According to Real Women
Add to Cart
After deciding on your next eye cream to combat puffiness, turn to these other PEOPLE Tested skincare faves.
—L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The Rise and Fall of YA TV During its heyday, the CW (and its predecessors, the WB and UPN) was the unequivocal home for young adult television that included faves like One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and more.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Fave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fave. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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