LIKINGS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

likings

noun

plural of liking

as in appetites

positive regard for something I have a liking for dark chocolate

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Noun

Even in cases in which the alliance could act collectively, such as through offensive cyber-operations, doing so requires consensus among 32 countries that have very different histories, domestic politics, and appetites for risk.

— Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of appetites

Noun

The video went up a week ago and has accumulated more than 9,000 likes, 300 shares, and 72 comments.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Curcio is also known for running a popular screenwriting TikTok account with nearly 200K followers and over 10M likes, and has partnered with studios like Neon, A24 and Paramount to promote films.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of likes

Noun

Flavors including Butter Brickle, rum raisin and maple walnut were once familiar options at ice cream counters and grocery stores, but many have become harder to find as tastes have changed.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
And October’s slate unsurprisingly features several buzzy, prestigious new offerings, with a movie for virtually all tastes.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of tastes

Noun

This hotel really does have a little bit of everything for everyone, regardless of your gastronomic preferences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As liaisons between the patient, family and healthcare providers, their job is to keep the patient’s needs, preferences, goals and values at the center of their care.

— Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of preferences

Noun

Tyson offered up his thoughts and enthusiasms on this remarkable investigatory tool.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Two of Zohran Mamdani’s enthusiasms — better bus service and soccer — have, in the World Cup, found their moment of zingy cross-pollination.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026

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