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
If, for example, one person would rather spend the money on an expedition into nature and the other would rather spend it on an expensive resort, this shows a discrepancy in lifestyle preferences.
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Adriana Morga, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
But because the rankings present their findings with an eye toward winners and losers, students began to shift their preferences toward the schools on the podiums.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Start with this traditional filling recipe, and customize it based on your preferences.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The Translator, Not the Savior Ultimately, the most volatile conflicts arise when the brand needs to evolve beyond the founder’s personal preferences.
—Andrew Thomas, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Don believes this combination of technology and human connection supports a smoother experience for a wide range of customer preferences.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For some people, choosing almond milk comes down to taste preferences.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Putting on each Games requires completing a complex scheduling puzzle involving host committee preferences, IOC tradition and broadcaster input from around the world.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Custom curtains are tailored to exact measurements and preferences, offering a precision fit and higher-quality materials.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Adriana Morga, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
But because the rankings present their findings with an eye toward winners and losers, students began to shift their preferences toward the schools on the podiums.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Start with this traditional filling recipe, and customize it based on your preferences.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The Translator, Not the Savior Ultimately, the most volatile conflicts arise when the brand needs to evolve beyond the founder’s personal preferences.
—Andrew Thomas, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
Don believes this combination of technology and human connection supports a smoother experience for a wide range of customer preferences.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For some people, choosing almond milk comes down to taste preferences.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Putting on each Games requires completing a complex scheduling puzzle involving host committee preferences, IOC tradition and broadcaster input from around the world.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Custom curtains are tailored to exact measurements and preferences, offering a precision fit and higher-quality materials.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferences
Noun
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One of the favorites is Eileen Gu, who is from the Bay Area but competes for China.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Style them with long, midi skirts, or with more casual off-duty outfits, burgundy sneakers are the perfect unexpected finishing touch—shop a few of our favorites, below.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Zero Waste Textile Expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to highlight the environmental impact of consuming fast fashion and soft consumer goods while providing education about sustainable solutions and zero waste options anyone can participate in.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The site is currently occupied by Cool River Cafe, a steak and seafood restaurant at the airport that also includes grab-and-go options, the filing said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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These promotions come on the heels of Buchwald naming Julia Buchwald as Chief Executive Officer and President, and Ryan Martin as Co-President of the agency.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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As if three promotions in as many years weren’t enough for Wrexham, the north Wales club co-owned by Hollywood stars Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying another memorable campaign.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thankfully, no nighttime cookies or chocolates await kids to destroy little appetites, and their folks’ patience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Over the past couple of years, as millions of Americans began taking these GLP-1s — and as appetites have shrunk — restaurants started to notice.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And that forces Yoshida’s character to confront her own choices and those of her grandmother, as each generation of women navigates the complexities of love, sacrifice and family expectations.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Caldwell, Kuna and Eagle voters may soon have different choices in their city elections.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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These advancements aim to shield soldiers from injury and allow for life-saving therapeutic operations in environments contaminated by chemical or biological agents.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yeoh added that after Crazy Rich Asians, films like Marvel’s Shang-Chi and Everything Everywhere All at Once were released, reflecting wider advancements in the industry.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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The reality is fashion fame today is measured in screenshots and likes, and not just traditional press coverage, a single great look, or even a consistent message across the season.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Davidson was not personally nominated at the BAFTAs, but the actor who played him in I Swear, Robert Aramayo, staged a shocking upset when he was announced as the winner in the Best Actor category, defeating the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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