ˈpre-fərn(t)s
1
as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
my preference is soul music
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2
as in liking
positive regard for something
a preference for cool weather
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3
as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
he was promised his preference when the time came to repaint his bedroom
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4
as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
a long-sought preference to the position of naval commander
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Recent Examples of preference
The two men embarked on a long journey from concept to product to create a wine that speaks to the preferences of today’s consumers, who want quality and style without the intimidating jargon of traditional wine culture.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Proposals presented to the White House earlier this year would give preference to English speakers, white South Africans and Europeans who oppose migration, The New York Times reported this week.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Though Princess Anne was older than him, male-preference primogeniture was still in place until the Succession to the Crown Act 2013.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Proposals presented to the White House earlier this year would give preference to English speakers, white South Africans and Europeans who oppose migration, The New York Times reported this week.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Though Princess Anne was older than him, male-preference primogeniture was still in place until the Succession to the Crown Act 2013.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preference
Noun
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Their fan favorite is the Cajun chicken filet biscuit, served with crispy Bo-Tato Rounds and a hot cup of their 100% Arabica premium coffee.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Datskovska regularly tests out and reports on TikTok-viral beauty favorites.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To be honest, this is a bit too hot for my liking, but high-proof fans will geek out on this.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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The single bathroom has a stand-up shower and the finishes are customized to your liking—think faux marble on the walls.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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New York felt comfortable enough to pick up Thibodeaux’s fifth-year option, but keeping him around in the long term with Abdul Carter and Brian Burns probably isn’t the shrewdest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Avoid overly salty or processed options.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Now, after the window has closed and there is more stability in the squad, Cifuentes hopes his side can settle down and mount a consistent challenge for promotion.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Grace’s sudden promotion creates many job openings in the new administration, chief among them her old gig.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the likes of Smith, Moore and Toney were all similarly involved.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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There’s now a global race toward practical solid-state batteries with the likes of Toyota and Sumitomo ramping up cathode production.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How self-reflection operates matters because it will always be needed to make wiser choices about our toughest challenges.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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The styling move — boots tucked cleanly under denim — is a classic styling choice for a reason.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Private investments in nuclear energy have also soared within the last year, with major tech companies including Google, Meta, and Amazon racing to secure enough power for their AI advancements.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meta said this partnership is the latest step in bringing technological advancements from the world of AI to Formula 1 and its global fan base.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Broader risk appetite Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, agreed that the bond markets could be responding to a shift in overall sentiment.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The appetite for Hamas’s return to power now feels thin among Gazans.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Preference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preference. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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