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
Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
An employer should consider an employee’s preferred accommodation carefully, but California law allows an employer to choose an effective accommodation that is less expensive or operationally disruptive than the employee’s preferred accommodation.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Although job hunting is almost never a preferred activity, there’s something about a post-graduation search that feels extra discouraging.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
This is probably the most drought-tolerant bean and summer is the preferred season for its rapid growth.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
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Adjective
Kylian Mbappe would finally play in his preferred position for Real Madrid
Now inheriting the number 10 shirt from Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, Mbappe would finally play in his preferred left wing spot were Vinicius to leave.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
An employer should consider an employee’s preferred accommodation carefully, but California law allows an employer to choose an effective accommodation that is less expensive or operationally disruptive than the employee’s preferred accommodation.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Although job hunting is almost never a preferred activity, there’s something about a post-graduation search that feels extra discouraging.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
This is probably the most drought-tolerant bean and summer is the preferred season for its rapid growth.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferred
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The service has a flat rate of $6.90 and remains limited to an invitation-only group of early users. MORE: Tesla robotaxis begin rolling in Austin, but only for a select few Tesla recently expanded the program’s service area and plans to do so again in the coming weeks, Musk said.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Further, the Washington Examiner only scraped social media profiles based in a select number of metropolitan areas.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
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Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 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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Once opened, coffee loses flavor after two weeks and is best enjoyed within six months.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Renewable energy — particularly solar plus storage — is currently Big Tech’s favored way to feed its electricity appetite.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The high-speed rail project has become a permanent stimulus for the politically favored, not a serious infrastructure solution.—
Mike Garcia,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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But his chosen career path ended his life — and nearly killed his heartbroken father, who suffered a stroke upon hearing the news that his son had been gunned down.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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Costello’s donates products to community raffles and fundraisers, allowing chosen charities to select any item in the store worth up to $100 for their events.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferred. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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