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
The iconic discount airline has faced troubles for years, including an engine recall, an acquisition by JetBlue Airways that a federal judge blocked two years ago, shifting customer preferences for more upmarket offerings and a jump in costs, even before fuel prices surged this year.
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Seasonal ingredients and regional preferences help shape offerings at individual stores, meaning selections can vary by location.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Both the bartender serving the ship’s lounge bar and the waiters at the nightly dinner service knew my preferences by the second day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Each bird species has different preferences for water access.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
If this woman is telling you about her own, as well as the preferences of her other friends, she can’t be trusted not to share your information.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Jones adds that makeup artists tend to switch formulas rather than using the same one for every client, since everyone’s skin type and preferences vary.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
So, your personal banking needs and preferences will need to be weighed carefully against the interest earnings the CD will guarantee.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Your preferences will apply only on this website.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Seasonal ingredients and regional preferences help shape offerings at individual stores, meaning selections can vary by location.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Both the bartender serving the ship’s lounge bar and the waiters at the nightly dinner service knew my preferences by the second day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Each bird species has different preferences for water access.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
If this woman is telling you about her own, as well as the preferences of her other friends, she can’t be trusted not to share your information.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Jones adds that makeup artists tend to switch formulas rather than using the same one for every client, since everyone’s skin type and preferences vary.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
So, your personal banking needs and preferences will need to be weighed carefully against the interest earnings the CD will guarantee.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Your preferences will apply only on this website.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferences
Noun
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In between there’s the elevated-casual Mistral for al fresco Mediterranean favorites like rack of lamb and seared scallops; the Evrima Room for white-table-cloth dining with wine pairings; and Talaat Nam for Thai-fusion and sushi options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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City are also considering other options, while Real Madrid have been touted as a possible destination for Rodri too.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Club Cottages, Bungalows, and Villas, with one- to four-bedroom options, are gracious residential possibilities as well.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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No promotions have been announced yet, according to the group.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Following the promotions of Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, the Red Sox don’t have any other big ticket position player prospects who are ready to make an impact at the MLB level.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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But our investment in Boeing isn’t based on flying appetites over the next few months.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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That means the Treasury Department must issue more and more fresh debt, testing the appetites of bond investors who have already shown signs of waning demand.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Rotterdam, which has a historic connection to Brazilian cinema, is a long-time darling and favorite, but more and more local talent is shifting their attention to festivals like San Sebastián, Karlovy Vary and Locarno as top choices to launch their films.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Key and especially Strong could convey depth and emotion, subtlety, and often weirdness via their small choices and close ups, defining their characters in opposition to the town’s broad-for-the-sake-of-comedy denizens.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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There continues to be meaningful advancements in the fight against [Glioblastoma], and that fight needs all of us.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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South Ocean Boulevard also happens to be the main drag of Billionaires’ Beach, the stretch of oceanfront properties where the likes of Citadel founder Ken Griffin, Blackstone CEO, Stephen Schwarzman, Fidelity Investments CEO Abigail Johnson, and more live.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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In the nineteen-fifties, television had been touted by the likes of the parenting luminary Benjamin Spock and the prominent psychoanalyst Erik Erikson as potentially beneficial to children, but by the late nineteen-sixties the bloom was off the rose.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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