as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a penchant for sitting by the window and staring moodily off into space
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Recent Examples of penchant
Thank God for Korea’s penchant for innovation.
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Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Don’t expect the freezing temperatures to stem her penchant for naked dressing, though.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Still, Mamdani's allies see his penchant for boldly progressive rhetoric as more of an asset than a liability.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Erivo’s penchant for complexity also earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her portrayal of quintuplets known as the Kazinsky sisters in Poker Face.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
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Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Don’t expect the freezing temperatures to stem her penchant for naked dressing, though.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Still, Mamdani's allies see his penchant for boldly progressive rhetoric as more of an asset than a liability.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Erivo’s penchant for complexity also earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her portrayal of quintuplets known as the Kazinsky sisters in Poker Face.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for penchant
Noun
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In addition, the association said teens who use social media most frequently report suffering from poor mental health at higher rates, including a greater tendency to think about suicide or self-harm.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Laura is suspicious about Cherry's mysterious past, while Cherry is worried about Laura's manipulative tendencies.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most of the team’s versatile and high-aptitude personnel is geared toward his specific style.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Crowe plays Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, a family man with a fierce aptitude on the battlefield.—
Lia Beck,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This time around, the cuisine will focus on Laura’s roots, offering up dishes that show off Mexico’s culinary inclinations.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Samsung says the sensor targets users who want professional-grade imaging from mobile devices.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Speaking to gadgets is often faster than typing, but Amazon and Nirva also see their devices as another means to gather data that can provide insights about a user’s life, though doing so will surely raise privacy concerns.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Democrats’ affinity for wolves increased, as did Republicans’ aversion.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Order Fresh Seafood from a Three-Generation Operation The town’s affinity for generational ownership goes beyond just the Greek population.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Only a few other animals, like parrots and apes, have demonstrated a knack for this kind of eavesdropping.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Greene has shown a knack for finding soft spots in the offensive zone and setting himself up for Grade-A scoring chances.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Penchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penchant. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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