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 Athletic also reported that Newcastle are expected to choose Ross Wilson, Nottingham Forest’s chief football officer, as their preferred candidate for the vacant sporting director role.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 29 July 2025
But due to my luggage, the train is not my preferred (method), and the airplane is the most easy.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Look for a mattress that supports your teen’s preferred sleep position—like side sleeping—and provides plenty of support.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
They are filled with a gel fiber that supports the head and neck, regardless of your preferred resting position.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 29 July 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 29 July 2025
But due to my luggage, the train is not my preferred (method), and the airplane is the most easy.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Look for a mattress that supports your teen’s preferred sleep position—like side sleeping—and provides plenty of support.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
They are filled with a gel fiber that supports the head and neck, regardless of your preferred resting position.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 29 July 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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