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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Furthermore, our report states that Durant is partial to the Spurs out of those options.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 June 2025
While Maron praised Danny DeVito's portrayal of Penguin in Burton's Batman Returns, Milioti is partial to Farrell's version of the villain on their show.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 17 June 2025
Falke is partial to their selection of French portico clocks: 19th-century timepieces with classical columns and gilded pendulums.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
This species is partial to moist soil — needing considerably more water than most natives but less than hedges and rushes — and requires lots of sun.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 June 2025
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 June 2025
While Maron praised Danny DeVito's portrayal of Penguin in Burton's Batman Returns, Milioti is partial to Farrell's version of the villain on their show.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 17 June 2025
Falke is partial to their selection of French portico clocks: 19th-century timepieces with classical columns and gilded pendulums.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
This species is partial to moist soil — needing considerably more water than most natives but less than hedges and rushes — and requires lots of sun.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 June 2025
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“Partial to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partial%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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