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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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
The vineyard is about thirty minutes from Winston-Salem, but the owners have partnered with the Cardinal Kimpton hotel downtown for preferred rates.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Ballerini also fielded questions from patients, discussing preferred superpowers and her favorite fast food.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
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—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
The vineyard is about thirty minutes from Winston-Salem, but the owners have partnered with the Cardinal Kimpton hotel downtown for preferred rates.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Ballerini also fielded questions from patients, discussing preferred superpowers and her favorite fast food.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
This will cover your first bet to activate your preferred welcome offer from bet365.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 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 7 Oct. 2025.
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