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
Brett Samuels, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Frequently the directions that come with these cold brew makers produce cold brew concentrate (like for our winning Oxo pick), which can be watered down or mixed with milk to your preferred strength and liking, like a shot of hot espresso might be turned into an Americano or latte.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure — the personal consumption expenditures price index — has come down substantially since reaching a four-decade peak in June 2022.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Carney holds a larger 13-point lead over Poilievre as Canadians' preferred choice for prime minister (47.4 percent to 34.3 percent).
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
But international trips are more logistically complex and expensive than weekend travel to Florida, and the quick turnaround could create additional headaches if the White House is set on bringing its preferred reporters along for the journey.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Frequently the directions that come with these cold brew makers produce cold brew concentrate (like for our winning Oxo pick), which can be watered down or mixed with milk to your preferred strength and liking, like a shot of hot espresso might be turned into an Americano or latte.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure — the personal consumption expenditures price index — has come down substantially since reaching a four-decade peak in June 2022.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Carney holds a larger 13-point lead over Poilievre as Canadians' preferred choice for prime minister (47.4 percent to 34.3 percent).
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferred
Adjective
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the teams that advanced to the finals, select competitors from other schools will compete in the individual finals despite their teams not advancing.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Everybody's favorite socially awkward evil couple, Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) and Syril Karn (Kyle Soller), are doing terrible things for the Imperial Security Bureau, while Luthen and Cassian try to help the nascent rebellion movement on the planet.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Grandma Bergoglio would take him to Mass, educated him about the saints and the rosary, and introduced him and his siblings to Italian literature and his favorite novel, Alessandro Manzoni’s The Betrothed.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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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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The National Team’s favored ETFs had very light volumes.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Whether fans support a favored team or an underdog, most issues come down to economics.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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The chosen timeframe encompasses Driskell’s arrival at Fisk through Hooks’ departure after more than 30 years teaching.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferred. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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