as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a young lad with a predilection for telling tall tales
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Recent Examples of predilection
For its part, Beijing shares some similar predilections: President Xi Jinping, after all, often stresses the national security implications of transactions with and dependence on foreign technologies, systems, and companies.
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Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
But no matter your predilection, there are a few essential ingredients that are beneficial for most winter skin problems.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The angle here will be for those who wish to adroitly adopt a frugal perspective and carry that predilection into their daily endeavors in a sensible fashion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The six episodes present a brutal, fascinating depiction of a culture and a country that has yet to overcome its most violent predilections.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
But no matter your predilection, there are a few essential ingredients that are beneficial for most winter skin problems.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The angle here will be for those who wish to adroitly adopt a frugal perspective and carry that predilection into their daily endeavors in a sensible fashion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The six episodes present a brutal, fascinating depiction of a culture and a country that has yet to overcome its most violent predilections.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predilection
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Plus, no matter who's involved, humans have a natural tendency to pay close attention to danger and threats, especially if those threats have lurked without detection for so long.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Recent climate modeling results suggest that changes in annual precipitation in Florida will likely be modest, within about 10% of current average, with a tendency for wetter conditions in the northern part of the state and lesser precipitation in the south.—
Bob Maliva,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Australia’s giant kangaroos of yesteryear were likely homebodies — and that inclination ultimately did them in.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even if both premises are correct—that Putin has Hitlerian inclinations and wants to expand into eastern Europe—Western societies may struggle to mobilize the requisite political will and economic resources to contend with the threat.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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However, regardless of his aptitude for the sport, Agassi is unlikely to be pursuing full-time pro status anytime soon.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Prior to his seventh birthday, Prince Louis seemingly showed his own aptitude for photography.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Jews and other immigrants from southern and eastern Europe were disproportionately targeted, highlighting the cultural affinities between anti-radicalism and racial and ethnic chauvinism.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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But for audiences without that encyclopedic knowledge, developments around the character, and his affinity with Yelena, will be a rewarding part of the story.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Our shop has proudly served our community for more than 30 years, earning the affection of both local residents and the many tourists who visit each year.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Then came the explosion of makeover shows that disguised cruelty as tough love, and reality dating shows that continue to pit a parade of interchangeable women against one another for the affections of the same male stranger.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Predilection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predilection. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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