1
as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
my preference is soul music
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2
as in likings
positive regard for something
a preference for cool weather
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3
as in options
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 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
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Recent Examples of preferences
Families or groups of people with different interests can visit and pursue activities that match their preferences and comfort levels.
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Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Neither drink is proven better for gut health, so the best choice depends on your taste preferences and dietary needs.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Choose based on your personal preferences and dietary needs.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Staff greet returning guests by name and remember preferences without prompting.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Because Fuyus swing both ways, the best storage methods depend on consistency preferences.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Ongoing scrutiny of candidates’ public behavior, coupled with potential debates and campaign events, will likely play a role in upcoming polls and voter preferences.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Rather than shaming you for your preferences, Sohm will indulge your desires.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Neither drink is proven better for gut health, so the best choice depends on your taste preferences and dietary needs.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Choose based on your personal preferences and dietary needs.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Staff greet returning guests by name and remember preferences without prompting.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Because Fuyus swing both ways, the best storage methods depend on consistency preferences.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Ongoing scrutiny of candidates’ public behavior, coupled with potential debates and campaign events, will likely play a role in upcoming polls and voter preferences.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Rather than shaming you for your preferences, Sohm will indulge your desires.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferences
Noun
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Keep scrolling for my ten favorites and thank me later.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop my favorites starting at $30.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keep reading to discover more tiny house options at Amazon, as well as essentials to fill your new space with.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of dining options in cities surrounding the Everglades—Miami, Naples, and Homestead—but most visitors bring their own food and drinks into the park.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The promotions will come, but young aspirational workers should focus on building their skills over rushing to nab any new snazzy title to update their LinkedIn.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Macclesfield entered the ninth tier in 2021-22, winning three promotions in four seasons since then.—
Reuters 17 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sheer audacity of the recent Louvre heist has whetted us readers’ appetites for heist stories—space heists, all the better!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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Under the hood, the GLE range is broad enough to satisfy a lot of appetites.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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With Kate in red, Queen Camilla in blue, and Brigitte in white, the three women’s color choices made up the colors of France’s flag, as well as the colors of the Union Jack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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When the choices aren’t great, pushing things can easily worsen situations.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This tiny library, which had gardening books, the complete works of Shakespeare, and some 200 handwritten volumes by the likes of Thomas Hardy and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was not meant to be comprehensive.—
Kenneth Turan,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Guest hosts included the likes of Andy Cohen, Scarlett Johansson, Keke Palmer, Amy Poehler, Rogers, and more.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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