Synonyms of preferences

preferences

noun

plural of preference

1

as in favorites

a person or thing that is preferred over others

my preference is soul music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorites
• speeds
• pets
• darlings
• minions
• faves
• cups of tea
• treasures
• dears
• prizes
• sweethearts
• beloveds
• jewels

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abominations
• bugbears
• anathemas
• bêtes noires

2

as in likings

positive regard for something

a preference for cool weather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likings
• appetites
• likes
• tastes
• enthusiasms
• cravings
• desires
• tendencies
• partialities
• uses
• thirsts
• interests
• passions
• fancies
• love affairs
• prejudices
• longings
• relishes
• loves
• favors
• shines
• biases
• weaknesses
• inclinations
• propensities
• teeth
• leanings
• palates
• yens
• gustoes
• bents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dislikes
• hatreds
• aversions
• distastes
• loathings
• disgusts
• mislikes
• disfavors
• disinclinations
• indifferences
• apathies

3

as in options

the power, right, or opportunity to choose

he was promised his preference when the time came to repaint his bedroom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• options
• choices
• alternatives
• ways
• selections
• elections
• liberties
• discretions
• druthers
• picks
• volitions
• votes
• likings
• predilections
• determinations
• wills
• proclivities
• says
• inclinations
• tendencies
• propensities
• partialities
• voices
• free wills
• penchants
• judgments
• discernments
• perspicacities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forces
• obligations
• coercions
• duties
• duresses
• Hobson's choices

4

as in promotions

a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position

a long-sought preference to the position of naval commander

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotions
• advancements
• ascents
• elevations
• creations
• rises
• upgrades
• preferments
• exaltations
• magnifications
• aggrandizements
• ennoblements
• glorifications

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• degradations
• demotions
• suspensions
• depositions
• downgrades
• discharges
• dismissals
• removals
• abasements
• expulsions
• impeachments
• comedowns
• falls
• overthrows
• downfalls
• ousters
• dethronements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preferences

Your ten-o’clock-last night self had different preferences from your six-o’clock-this morning self. — Daniel Altman, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Voters in only two countries returned decisive leadership preferences. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026

Ending racial preferences in admissions leaves substantial discrimination untouched if universities distribute other opportunities by race. — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

The displays can be arranged in either landscape or portrait orientation, depending on your preferences. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Terre d’Afrique organic products from South Africa are used in all treatments, which are tweaked to match your energy level, mood and preferences for light or firm pressure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Genre preferences revealed differences between local and imported content. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Research also shows that people confide in a friendly character more than a plain tool, sharing moods, routines, relationships and preferences. — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Sony re-engineered the 23mm drivers with a nod toward the originals' tuning, while keeping in mind that modern listening preferences have changed. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026