How to Use preference in a Sentence

preference

noun

• He has tried not to show preference in giving out jobs.
• The policy of the school is to give preference to minority candidates.
• When it comes to music, everyone has their own preferences.
• She listed her favorite restaurants in order of preference.
• Some people like small cars and some people like big cars. It's a matter of personal preference.
• Car buyers have recently shown a growing preference for smaller vehicles.
• Then again, this columnist’s preference would be for the Fed just to shut up.
  — Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2022
• Bagley said boaters do seem to have a preference, based on the water level and size/shape of their boat.
  — Steve Smith, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2022
• Still, his preference for in-person work is hard to shake.
  — Katie Johnston, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2022
• But even among the younger ones, that preference may well be changing somewhat.
  — Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 17 July 2022
• If lazing about is your preference, this is a fine time to catch up on your napping.
  — Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Aug. 2022
• The chief said the system works around the senior’s schedule and preference -- morning, afternoon, evening -- for the time of the call.
  — John Benson, cleveland, 19 Oct. 2022
• My preference is to stay home and get takeout and watch a movie together.
  — Annie Lane, oregonlive, 11 July 2022
• Coach Billy Donovan hasn’t shown his hand on a point guard preference in the first week of training camp.
  — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
• My preference is to reach for an ointment or balm for these areas.
  — ELLE, 18 June 2022
• The mayor was aware of the government’s preference but made a mistake in the moment, said a spokeswoman.
  — Vivian Salama, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2022
• The best thing about leather pants is that whatever your style and cut preference, there is one out there, perfect for you.
  — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2022
• His family home is still in Wigan in the northwest of England and the Premier League is said to be his preference.
  — James Robson, ajc, 2 Dec. 2022
• The preference for a lighter, more modern spin on these old-timey motifs is now picking up steam.
  — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022
• Blade length is a personal preference, but there are a few factors to guide you.
  — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 8 Dec. 2022
• That preference may have had something to do with Ollikainen.
  — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022
• From cold brew to whole and ground beans, there are plenty of options to choose from according to preference.
  — Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Oct. 2022
• Having the room arranged to your preference is a great way to make the party your own, making your guests feel welcomed to your event.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Nov. 2022
• And only a few elite colleges have abolished the preference.
  — Stephanie Saul, New York Times, 13 July 2022
• How to order: No whole milk; sub almond or soy milk, per preference.
  — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
• If your preference is the latter, opt for laundry room doors that match the overall color palette and style of your home.
  — Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022
• At the end of the day, finding your go-to chef's knife is largely based upon personal preference.
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
• This foursome are a ’70s-style fever dream, with a preference for tattoo-revealing open shirts and flare-leg pants.
  — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 July 2022
• The screening your child gets will depend on their physician’s preference.
  — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
• The percentage of job seekers who expressed a preference for remote-first roles rose from 9% to 31%.
  — Jane Thier, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024