LEANINGS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

leanings

noun

plural of leaning

as in tendencies

a prevailing or general movement or inclination the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings

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as in inclinations

a habitual attraction to some activity or thing despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid

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Recent Examples of leanings The 71-year-old actor argued political leanings had possibly become part of the equation when performances alone should decide who gets recognized. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 When Epstein’s appointment was announced, his political leanings – his cover letter for the role laid out an explicitly conservative vision – as well as his relative lack of experience rankled many FIU law faculty members. — Austin Horn july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 On paper, with the exceptions of North Carolina and Georgia, each state boasting a property tax initiative skews heavily conservative in its political leanings. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Many are not simply checking political leanings or ownership structures. — Jeremy Fields, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Weinstein cautioned against reading too much in the case being assigned to a judge who may be perceived to have political leanings. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 July 2026 In a departure from her urbano and alternative leanings blended with notes of R&B, the six-song EP was a straightforward, traditional salsa offering that featured a collaboration with Venezuelan salsa hybrid band Rawayana on the title track. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 The artists said they weren't initially made aware of the event's political leanings when signing onto the program. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 June 2026 In other instances, when people have remarked on his literary leanings, Brooks has demurred. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

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Noun

Many of Vernon’s songs, rooted in personal sadness, indeed appeal to listeners with those tendencies.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Some of the hallmark characteristics of autism are the tendencies to avoid looking at other’s faces and making less eye contact.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Definition of tendencies

Noun

People with gene variants that affect these inclinations may also be at a higher risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes, researchers found.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 July 2026
Half the tracks skate along atop grooves informed by house and UK garage, reflecting Hebden’s clubbiest inclinations as well as his idiosyncratic sound design.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026

Definition of inclinations

Noun

For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.

— GRACIA LIU-FARRER, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025

Definition of aptitudes

Noun

Officials have also reviewed currents, tides, wind conditions and possible drift patterns, and checked local beaches, bays, inlets and other coastal areas.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 July 2026
The Oyster Capital of Texas The brackish waters right off San Leon are the perfect mix of freshwater from local rivers and salty ocean tides, creating an environment where oysters can flourish.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Definition of tides

Noun

Knowing their days of bloodline privilege are numbered, the German and the French aristocrat bond, their class affinities binding them more tightly than the uniforms that separate them.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
In her memoir, Andrews mentions that her children briefly attended UCLA Lab School and that Joanna had affinities for horseback riding and reading.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Definition of affinities

Noun

The Aries Moon in your 2nd House of Resources squares Mercury in your 5th House of Pleasure, so money, desire, creativity, or romance could pull your attention in different directions.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
The challenge is that the short and long-run effects may point to opposite policy directions.

— David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026