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
But Trump’s imposition of his aesthetic preferences doesn’t just threaten to erase chapters in the story of the nation’s federal architecture.
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Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The workshop discusses how to specify health care preferences before an urgent medical situation arises.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Alito’s more recent willingness to telegraph his preferences has coincided with more gruffness and edgier assertions in his interviews and speeches.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Experiment to find the right placement The options for extensions placement are limitless, especially in the salon, and mostly based on aesthetic preferences.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Your preferences will apply only on this website.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
To find the Quick Share configuration screen on a Pixel handset, open Settings and head to Connected devices > Connection preferences > Quick Share.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Once these preferences have been set, they will be applied across all devices, including mobile, desktop, and television.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The workshop discusses how to specify health care preferences before an urgent medical situation arises.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Alito’s more recent willingness to telegraph his preferences has coincided with more gruffness and edgier assertions in his interviews and speeches.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Experiment to find the right placement The options for extensions placement are limitless, especially in the salon, and mostly based on aesthetic preferences.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Your preferences will apply only on this website.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
To find the Quick Share configuration screen on a Pixel handset, open Settings and head to Connected devices > Connection preferences > Quick Share.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Once these preferences have been set, they will be applied across all devices, including mobile, desktop, and television.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 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
Noun
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In contrast, Gen X cites rising ticket prices, fewer appealing releases, and better at-home options as reasons for going less often.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The parties’ prospects for reaching an agreement — and what Trump’s options become for declaring success — will depend on how the ceasefire goes in the coming days, Harrison said.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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At Humble Beginnings Tattoo, a shop that has operated for more than two decades, artists are offering promotions throughout the week as customers line up to commemorate their connection to the city.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, ballpark promotions work out just great.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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What Fans Said About Hilary Duff’s Snack Picks A clip from the New York Times video was shared on TikTok, and people weighed in on her snack choices in the comments section.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Despite these advancements, STI rates in the United States continue to rise.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The company has raised more than $200 million in venture capital funding, with investments coming from the likes of SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Serena Williams’ firm Serena Ventures.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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This year’s field feels particularly strong, with Rory McIlroy ready to defend his title against the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.—
Dennis Esser,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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