as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a young lad with a predilection for telling tall tales
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Recent Examples of predilection
Some of Trump’s critics used sketchy arguments and weak empirical evidence to accuse Facebook and other social media services of having allowed Russian propagandists to manipulate Americans into voting for a leader with authoritarian predilections.
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Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
For its part, Beijing shares some similar predilections: President Xi Jinping, after all, often stresses the national security implications of transactions with and dependence on foreign technologies, systems, and companies.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
But no matter your predilection, there are a few essential ingredients that are beneficial for most winter skin problems.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The angle here will be for those who wish to adroitly adopt a frugal perspective and carry that predilection into their daily endeavors in a sensible fashion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
For its part, Beijing shares some similar predilections: President Xi Jinping, after all, often stresses the national security implications of transactions with and dependence on foreign technologies, systems, and companies.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
But no matter your predilection, there are a few essential ingredients that are beneficial for most winter skin problems.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The angle here will be for those who wish to adroitly adopt a frugal perspective and carry that predilection into their daily endeavors in a sensible fashion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predilection
Noun
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Recent climate modeling results suggest that changes in annual precipitation in Florida will likely be modest, within about 10% of current average, with a tendency for wetter conditions in the northern part of the state and lesser precipitation in the south.—
Bob Maliva,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Plus, no matter who's involved, humans have a natural tendency to pay close attention to danger and threats, especially if those threats have lurked without detection for so long.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Analysts also see an inclination among some officials to keep certain communications private, not just from spies but also from government recordkeeping.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2025
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Conveniently dovetailing into some of the notions offered this weekend to Trump at Mar-a-Lago by Oscar-winner Voight and his team, Newsom’s pitch of a national tax incentive for big screen and small screen production is clearly aimed to appeal to Trump’s bigger-is-better inclinations.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Judging by the untended blisters on his knuckles and palms, however, Enzo doesn’t show much aptitude for it — to the extent that his supervisor drives the boy home one day to speak with his parents, surprised to discover that Enzo lives in a posh home with ocean views and a private pool.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Hiring focuses on ability and aptitude, in companies that are focused on growth.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Visitors with an affinity for history and local culture will find endless entertainment in downtown Beaufort, not to be confused with the South Carolina destination of the same name.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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At 26, Mac Allister is coming into his prime years and his affinity for the club is clear.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Our shop has proudly served our community for more than 30 years, earning the affection of both local residents and the many tourists who visit each year.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Then came the explosion of makeover shows that disguised cruelty as tough love, and reality dating shows that continue to pit a parade of interchangeable women against one another for the affections of the same male stranger.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Predilection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predilection. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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