partial to
idiom
: liking something or someone very much and usually more than other things or people
I like all the food here, but I'm particularly partial to the fried chicken.
She's partial to tall men with dark hair.
I'm not partial to red wine.
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Early Mediterranean societies were, unsurprisingly, partial to wine, which became a significant trade commodity across the region.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025
Two distinct camps are emerging instead: while some people are partial to a slimmer silhouette, others prefer a chunky tennis shoes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Johnson is partial to Le Specs Outta Love sunglasses, which she’s worn at least three times in the past few weeks while promoting Materialists.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 July 2025
The Spurs’ coach was less partial to half-measures than not allowing a player to suit up.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025
Two distinct camps are emerging instead: while some people are partial to a slimmer silhouette, others prefer a chunky tennis shoes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Johnson is partial to Le Specs Outta Love sunglasses, which she’s worn at least three times in the past few weeks while promoting Materialists.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 July 2025
The Spurs’ coach was less partial to half-measures than not allowing a player to suit up.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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“Partial to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partial%20to. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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