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
But tell that to the phalanx of local and national entities — from community boards to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission — that don't share their predilections.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
The big unknown, of course, is how long Trump is willing to stay selling the idea, and whether Republicans will bend to his predilections.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
The actor has, over the years, garnered some amount of infamy for his seeming predilection for women under 30.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
In 1970s Tacoma, a young girl with a predilection for spooky phenomena is seeing demons.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
The big unknown, of course, is how long Trump is willing to stay selling the idea, and whether Republicans will bend to his predilections.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
The actor has, over the years, garnered some amount of infamy for his seeming predilection for women under 30.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
In 1970s Tacoma, a young girl with a predilection for spooky phenomena is seeing demons.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predilection
Noun
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A lot of dance music leans more dark and some of his melodic tendencies are brighter in a way, more major key.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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History may not repeat, but it sure as hell has a tendency to trigger the occasional sense of déjà vu.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If conservatism is something of an inclination or disposition, leftism of the more radical sort is a form of all-consuming identity, one that fills vacuums in otherwise empty lives and comprehensively guides behavior.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Flutie played beyond his physical abilities partly because of his aptitude.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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What Godoy does have a great aptitude for, however, is video games.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps most striking were allegations that Navarro bought silicone pregnancy props and tracking devices.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Designed for modern professionals, this sleek backpack features anti-theft design elements to keep laptops and other devices extra secure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the 2010s, having an affinity for Lil B was almost like membership in a secret society of listeners whose ears were attuned to the same oddball frequency.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Her long-standing affinity for John Galliano, Dior, and Giorgio Armani, paired with her own contemporary vision through the goop brand, reflects a deep understanding of luxury living.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mutual affection was also evident onstage, especially in a dazzling account of Gershwin’s American in Paris.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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His affection for the countryside is also reflected in his watercolors.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Predilection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predilection. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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