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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Suddenly, virtual meetings became the norm (actually, preferred) as Zoom, Teams and Google Meet finally had their moment to shine.
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Heather Kelly, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The process involves custom-fitting the harness to your size and selecting your preferred finish, all of which are handcrafted in the U.K. Due to this approach, there is typically a wait time before delivery, which varies depending on demand and the customization options.
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Of course, jail has been most politicians’ preferred drug treatment since the mid-1990s.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
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Heather Kelly, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The process involves custom-fitting the harness to your size and selecting your preferred finish, all of which are handcrafted in the U.K. Due to this approach, there is typically a wait time before delivery, which varies depending on demand and the customization options.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
How to Watch the Love Island UK in the US with a VPN
Choose your preferred VPN service.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 June 2025
Of course, jail has been most politicians’ preferred drug treatment since the mid-1990s.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preferred. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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