Fave and Front-runner

Fave noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.

Front-runner and fave are semantically related. in prized topic. In some cases you can use "Front-runner" instead a noun "Fave", when it comes to topics like favorite.

Front-runner noun - A competitor thought likely to win.

Fave and front-runner are semantically related. You can use "Fave" instead a noun phrase "Front-runner".