1
as in tendencies
an established pattern of behavior
the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations
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2
as in inclinations
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping
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Recent Examples of propensities
Here was a way to fix inside digital resin some of her habits and propensities, through the words of three of her daughters.
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Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
When creating their own version of the character, the developers at IOI sought to emphasize that insubordination as a gameplay tool, grounding it in this Bond’s age-specific propensities.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
When creating their own version of the character, the developers at IOI sought to emphasize that insubordination as a gameplay tool, grounding it in this Bond’s age-specific propensities.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propensities
Noun
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The same cognitive tendencies that make retirement savings difficult also make preventive medicine difficult.—
Jeffrey Wessler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Similarly, the defense seeks to admit evidence of Gormley’s violent tendencies, most of which come in the form of disturbing videos off of his social media pages.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Born to a humble family in the twilight years of the shogunate, Higuchi Natsuko (as she was born) was the fourth child and second daughter of a man with scholarly inclinations, who as a farmer had come to the capital to seek both fortune and rank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Noun
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There are no plans to continue any projects, whether that's with Netflix and books, that would talk about his family in similar ways.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Its flavors and customs and ways of living are revealed to us over dinner or even a simple morning coffee.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Noun
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For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Spanish society has always had a relatively high tolerance for Latin American immigrants, who speak the local language and share certain cultural affinities.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Squarcialupi said the time is now ripe for the brand to cross borders, toward Spain and other Mediterranean countries that have affinities with Italy.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Propensities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propensities. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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