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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The cross-platform availability has delighted longtime users who never expected to see Microsoft's text editor running on their preferred operating system.
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ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Additionally, many retirees are attached to their homes, communities, or preferred climate.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The poll, conducted for the nonprofit Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund, found that about 70% of California’s registered voters agreed that eligible voters who speak limited English should be provided with ballots translated into their preferred language.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The single screen in the rear has a nice touch for Tesla owners: since the service is connected to your Tesla app, the display will pull up your preferred streaming service and saved playlists.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Additionally, many retirees are attached to their homes, communities, or preferred climate.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The poll, conducted for the nonprofit Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund, found that about 70% of California’s registered voters agreed that eligible voters who speak limited English should be provided with ballots translated into their preferred language.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The single screen in the rear has a nice touch for Tesla owners: since the service is connected to your Tesla app, the display will pull up your preferred streaming service and saved playlists.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preferred. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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