in preference to

phrase

: instead of (something or someone) : rather than (something or someone)

They chose her in preference to me.

Examples of in preference to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Root, at least, has welcomed the adoption of the black seam in preference to its white predecessor on the pink ball. — Matt Roller, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025

If cheap wind, solar and batteries are handicapped in preference to expensive almost-defunct coal power plants, commercially unproven SMRs (small modular nuclear reactors), and next-gen geothermal methods, then prices of electricity will rise. — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025

Composites are used in preference to sheet metal, in part to offset the weight of the battery pack. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2023

Conversations about fragrance on social media have actually increased by 11% since the first lockdown with consumers have been researching soothing, feel-good fragrances in preference to more seductive scents. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 13 May 2022

Rhymes for in preference to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou