PENCHANTS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

penchants

noun

plural of penchant

as in tendencies

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 penchants From his travels, has Khoury noticed major differences in the pastry penchants of various countries and cultures? — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Pica and compulsive tendencies There’s an important distinction between chewing and pica in cats.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Except her version of fun involves vengeance, sly righteousness and the exposure of humanity’s darker tendencies.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of tendencies

Noun

The solution Ciufolini proposed decades ago while working with physicist John Archibald Wheeler was to use two satellites in supplementary orbits, meaning with orbital inclinations that sum to 180 degrees.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 30 June 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

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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
Spanish society has always had a relatively high tolerance for Latin American immigrants, who speak the local language and share certain cultural affinities.

— Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026

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