1
: liked better or best : used or wanted in preference to others
a preferred method
'Leveled' is the preferred spelling in American English.
2
: having special status or receiving special treatment or benefits
preferred customers
Synonyms
Examples of preferred in a Sentence
my preferred means of communication is e-mail
Recent Examples on the Web
Then last month, the government prevented an opposition coalition from putting forward another preferred candidate using technical electoral maneuvers just before the registration deadline.
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Isayen Herrera Adriana Loureiro Fernandez, New York Times, 6 May 2024
Other platforms, including Hopper and KAYAK, also have features that notify passengers via email when prices drop on preferred routes.
—Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
Users can even set notifications for instant email, phone, or web updates or reminders for their preferred platforms or content types.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 5 May 2024
The eastern edge of Paris is also one of the preferred neighborhoods of Michael Schwartz, the marketing and communications manager for Europe at French jewelry house Boucheron.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 4 May 2024
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure remained stuck at 2.8% in March, still well above its 2% goal.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Long press on a Sticker and drag it to the preferred spot.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 May 2024
Policies censoring Pride signage and requiring parental permission before using a students' preferred pronouns have also been passed in Wisconsin school districts like Kettle Moraine, Muskego-Norway, and Waukesha.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
The preferred method is still fly fishing, but backcountry fish will eat standard flies, unlike their oceanside counterparts.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 24 Apr. 2024
Isayen Herrera Adriana Loureiro Fernandez, New York Times, 6 May 2024
Other platforms, including Hopper and KAYAK, also have features that notify passengers via email when prices drop on preferred routes.
—Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
Users can even set notifications for instant email, phone, or web updates or reminders for their preferred platforms or content types.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 5 May 2024
The eastern edge of Paris is also one of the preferred neighborhoods of Michael Schwartz, the marketing and communications manager for Europe at French jewelry house Boucheron.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 4 May 2024
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure remained stuck at 2.8% in March, still well above its 2% goal.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Long press on a Sticker and drag it to the preferred spot.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 May 2024
Policies censoring Pride signage and requiring parental permission before using a students' preferred pronouns have also been passed in Wisconsin school districts like Kettle Moraine, Muskego-Norway, and Waukesha.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
The preferred method is still fly fishing, but backcountry fish will eat standard flies, unlike their oceanside counterparts.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preferred. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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