as in like
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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1
as in wanting
to wish to have
I'd like another slice of pizza, but I've already eaten more than I should have
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as in preferring
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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3
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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4
as in pleasing
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liking
Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Reddit fans also found out that Sung-hun had been liking comments that were supportive of Mina-sue.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
With his James Bond 1990 vibe, Colin is the partner one instinctively prefers, unless one has a natural liking for Eagle Scout types.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Wanting versus liking The first interesting wrinkle that needs to be considered is the fact that dopamine does not directly cause the sensation of pleasure.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Reddit fans also found out that Sung-hun had been liking comments that were supportive of Mina-sue.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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Also on tap are six of the Symphony’s popular film-and-live orchestra concerts, plus Pop Series tributes to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Whitney Houston and Bugs Bunny.—
Dan Kelly
March 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Samuel Goldwyn famously invited house founder Gabrielle Chanel to Hollywood in 1931 to design dresses for the likes of Gloria Swanson.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Obviously there are risks with all kinds of energy imports, and some European leaders have been vocal about not wanting to replace reliance on Russian or even US fossil fuels with dependence on Chinese clean tech.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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But, pulling from his own experience growing up at a well-to-do London school, Froushan tapped into that same sense of wanting to be like everyone else.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Her late Majesty never wore black tights, preferring nude or brown tights.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Zeisig treats the project like a beat tape, preferring static mats of sound and dynamically unyielding drifts over crescendoes and catharsis.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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A day later, both sides were outside during breaks enjoying an unseasonably warm mid-March day in Manhattan.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Grab coffee at Café Lyria in Noho, take a cycling class at AARMY, stop by Baya Bar for a smoothie, spot your favorite TikToker while enjoying a plate of fries at Fanelli Café in Soho, then see the sunset in Washington Square Park, where people watching is a favorite pastime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The food and drink Guests discuss menu preferences in advance and an appropriate chef will be brought in accordingly to provide three meals a day, plus cakes at tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The report also investigated genre trends in 2025 to further dissect audience preferences.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Moreover, favoring big tech over other enterprises is inherently unfair to all those businesses that pay their state sales and use taxes.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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On multiple occasions Friday night, Rodriguez seemed to be favoring his hand after swinging and missing.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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