as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
my preferred means of communication is e-mail
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as in liked
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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as in chose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
most buyers of that vehicle have preferred the model with four-wheel drive
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Recent Examples of preferred
Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Loyalty program benefits — including priority boarding, complimentary access to preferred seats and same-day standby/switch — will be available to customers traveling on the other airline.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
But those were the only two games in which the Rockies have used their preferred lineup.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 May 2025
But most preferred not to express those sentiments for the record.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Adjective
Loyalty rewards to be applicable across JetBlue and United will affect benefits like priority boarding, complimentary access to preferred seats and same-day flight changes, the two airlines said in a joint statement.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Loyalty program benefits — including priority boarding, complimentary access to preferred seats and same-day standby/switch — will be available to customers traveling on the other airline.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
But those were the only two games in which the Rockies have used their preferred lineup.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 May 2025
But most preferred not to express those sentiments for the record.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferred
Adjective
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Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Days later, Jennings spoke only to the Charlotte Optimist newsletter about select details of the agreement — including the dollar amount.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Upcoming, Mubi will also be releasing David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks (1990) and Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series (2017) in the U.S. and other select territories starting June 13, in honor of the franchise’s 35th anniversary.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Host Cynthia Erivo was perhaps my favorite look of the evening: a Schiaparelli ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 June 2025
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She’s cited Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Miss Saigon as some of her own favorite musicals.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 June 2025
Verb
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But that was not the case at Leicester last season, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enjoyed a career-best campaign while wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi registered 19 and 18 goal involvements respectively in the Championship.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Rowdy expectations Illinois enjoyed a home-like atmosphere in Friday’s first-round win, thanks to the many Illini fans who traveled from Champaign and the Chicago area.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And which gladly includes two very favored domains, e.g., the close and dear cousins of psychology and physics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Now, the day has morphed into the informal kickoff of summer, devoted mainly to grilling the perfect burger, pairing it with a favored brew and maybe throwing or kicking a ball around with family and friends.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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John Stewart and Guy Gardner are considered to be the most famous ones after Jordan in Sector 2814, the chunk of space where Earth is located. Lanterns get their abilities from their iconic power rings that allow chosen individuals to channel their willpower into energy constructs.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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Pope Francis’s chosen burial church could implement some closures in the days leading up to, during, and after the burial.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferred. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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