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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Launched in 2013, Patreon has long been the preferred payment platform for many independent visual and audio content creators.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Deposit $10 or more in cash using any of the preferred payment methods.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The card comes with a complimentary Wyndham Rewards gold status, which offers perks like preferred room selection, late checkout, and more.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025
Follow up by cleaning with your preferred method and cleaner.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Deposit $10 or more in cash using any of the preferred payment methods.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The card comes with a complimentary Wyndham Rewards gold status, which offers perks like preferred room selection, late checkout, and more.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025
Follow up by cleaning with your preferred method and cleaner.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preferred. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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