1
as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
my preference is soul music
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Relevance
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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
Spending several weeks working remotely from another location—or accepting a temporary work-from-anywhere assignment—can reveal whether the lifestyle truly fits your work habits and personal preferences.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Xie Meng, founder of arthouse distributor Rediance, emphasized that audiences preferences were moving from the global to the local.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The Huntington's majordomo does this with an eye toward guests–making sure they’re greeted warmly and that any preferences are known and reflected throughout their stay.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The platform learns client preferences—from aircraft type to onboard amenities to destinations—for customized use.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Soak them for at least 8-12 hours, though soaking time can vary depending on your preferences.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
18 June 2026
For one thing, our transcription factors don’t show strong preferences for particular DNA binding sites.
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Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
Inflatable hoppers come in a wide variety of colors and patterns to suit different preferences.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
However, those savings can be offset by add-ons, depending on passengers’ preferences.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Xie Meng, founder of arthouse distributor Rediance, emphasized that audiences preferences were moving from the global to the local.
—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The Huntington's majordomo does this with an eye toward guests–making sure they’re greeted warmly and that any preferences are known and reflected throughout their stay.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The platform learns client preferences—from aircraft type to onboard amenities to destinations—for customized use.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Soak them for at least 8-12 hours, though soaking time can vary depending on your preferences.
—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
18 June 2026
For one thing, our transcription factors don’t show strong preferences for particular DNA binding sites.
—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
Inflatable hoppers come in a wide variety of colors and patterns to suit different preferences.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
However, those savings can be offset by add-ons, depending on passengers’ preferences.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferences
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That moves Morocco — one of the favorites to go all the way — into first place in Group C, while Scotland falls to second.
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Cape Verde shocked the world by pulling off a scoreless draw against reigning European champions Spain (one of the favorites in this year’s World Cup).
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This supplement may be particularly helpful for people who are busy or who have low appetites.
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And with rising temperatures come slipping appetites.
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Starting wings Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler are expected to miss the majority of the season with knee injuries, while Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton could decline their player options.
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The Heat could also add Conwell to its 15-man roster by using a standard contract, with a few different options to sign him in this scenario.
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
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Under standard policy, rebooking would have triggered penalties, fare increases, loss of promotions, and a complete repricing.
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This has been a theme with AEW, which has seen the likes of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Penta, Ricky Saints, Jade Cargill and now Danhausen achieve career-defining success in AEW’s wake.
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This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.
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The 34-year-old democratic socialist's choices were pitted against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, also of New York, in what will likely be viewed as a big and successful early test at establishing a new faction within the national party.
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May said the outcome reflects the consequences of the choices made that night.
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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This phenomenon arises from the stress of unresolved, postponed difficult decisions in today's uncertain economic and technological landscape, particularly with rapid AI advancements.
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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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