fave

Casual top pick

Fave is an informal shortening of favorite, used as both noun and adjective: She's my fave, my fave band.

The word is casual and slightly playful, common in everyday speech and social media but rarely in formal writing.

preferred

top

Uppermost part or surface

choiceAct of selecting
preferredChosen above alternatives
go-toDependably preferred choice

number-one · ideal · ultimate · select · standout · winner · frontrunner · default · reliable · staple

beloved

cherished

Held dear, prized

treasuredRegarded with deep affection
preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
dearTreasured or costly

adored · darling · sweetheart · loved · fondness · affection · devotion · attachment · endearing · special

trending

popular

Widely admired by many

viralSpreading quickly online
hypedExcessively promoted
buzzyGenerating excited chatter

hot · in-demand · must-have · crowd-pleaser · hit · sensation · phenomenon · breakout · rising · mainstream

Categories

social mediaposts, post, influencer status, followers, tweet
fandomfandom, fandoms, fan club, fan base, fanbase
fanspeakOTP, ship, fic, fanfic, fanfiction
abbreviationsMr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, Jr

Opposites

preference/liking

Intensely detested thing

pet peeve · abomination · bugbear · bane · nemesis

Phrases

return the favorRepay a kindness received
in favor ofSupporting or approving
curry favourSeek approval through flattery
play favoritesPrefer some over others
party favorSmall memento for guests
played favoritesTreated unequally by preference

Family

favor, favorite, favored, favorable, favoritism, favour, favorably, disfavor, favorites

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G