1
: liked better or best : used or wanted in preference to others
a preferred method
'Leveled' is the preferred spelling in American English.
2
: having special status or receiving special treatment or benefits
preferred customers
Examples of preferred in a Sentence
my preferred means of communication is e-mail
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Make a cash deposit of at least $10 using any of the preferred payment methods.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
Cut parchment paper into five-inch squares and cover the bottoms with a spritz or two of your preferred cooking spray.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
Cut parchment paper into five-inch squares and cover the bottoms with a spritz or two of your preferred cooking spray.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preferred
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preferred. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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