partial to
idiom
: liking something or someone very much and usually more than other things or people
I like all the food here, but I'm particularly partial to the fried chicken.
She's partial to tall men with dark hair.
I'm not partial to red wine.
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Bovino was partial to the special breads made at Panetti’s Italian Beef.
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Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Growing requirements will vary by species, but most appreciate partial to full shade and rich, moist soil.
Bring one of the easiest house plants around to the outdoors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Those who are partial to Syrah will not want to miss out on Cayuse Vineyards Bionic Frog or Reynvann In The Rocks.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
Furthermore, our report states that Durant is partial to the Spurs out of those options.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Growing requirements will vary by species, but most appreciate partial to full shade and rich, moist soil.
Bring one of the easiest house plants around to the outdoors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Those who are partial to Syrah will not want to miss out on Cayuse Vineyards Bionic Frog or Reynvann In The Rocks.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
Furthermore, our report states that Durant is partial to the Spurs out of those options.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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“Partial to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partial%20to. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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