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
Physical stamina and comfort preferences may evolve.
—
Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Your preferences will apply only on this website.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
In recent years, many people have shifted their flooring preferences to harder surfaces, like wood, tile, and stone.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
But her mother's preferences hardly matter, at least not anymore.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
When a person has no real preferences, no urgency to decide, and no instinct to step up, that misplaced effort doesn’t just disappear.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Adapt based on your preferences and nutrition needs.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Their seafood steam pots feature shrimp, clams, crabs, oysters, and even lobster tails, depending on your family's preferences.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Even so, my ideal pantry starter kit will look different from yours, or your neighbor’s, or your best friend’s, its contents dependent on your flavor and cuisine preferences and lifestyle choices.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Your preferences will apply only on this website.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
In recent years, many people have shifted their flooring preferences to harder surfaces, like wood, tile, and stone.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
But her mother's preferences hardly matter, at least not anymore.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
When a person has no real preferences, no urgency to decide, and no instinct to step up, that misplaced effort doesn’t just disappear.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Adapt based on your preferences and nutrition needs.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Their seafood steam pots feature shrimp, clams, crabs, oysters, and even lobster tails, depending on your family's preferences.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Even so, my ideal pantry starter kit will look different from yours, or your neighbor’s, or your best friend’s, its contents dependent on your flavor and cuisine preferences and lifestyle choices.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferences
Noun
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Leaderboard 2026 Masters odds and betting favorites Scottie Scheffler is favored to win his third green jacket in five years at +550 by BetMGM and FanDuel.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Quebec Nordiques are the favorites for the top draft pick.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Are there family-friendly options?—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elders and their families do have options, lawyers emphasized.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many promotions require customers to be rewards members or use a mobile app to redeem.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
1 Apr. 2026
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While extinctions are always multi-faceted, the extermination of some species can be almost directly linked to the insatiable appetites of modern humans.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The star running back and four-star recruit fielded offers from numerous Power Five schools, and had narrowed his choices down to the Fighting Irish along with Indiana, Penn State and Georgia.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plus, uncertainty – the biggest domino of them all – had the potential to recede as companies gained greater clarity on the economy, borrowing costs, tariffs and other federal policies, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Amazon is trying to build it out to compete with the likes of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, which has had more than 10,000 satellites launched.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Through a red chain-link curtain is a back room containing the likes of Screw, Al Goldstein’s erotic tabloid from the sixties and seventies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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