preferable
adjective
pref·er·a·ble
ˈpre-f(ə-)rə-bəl 
ˈpre-fər-bəl,
also pri-ˈfər-ə-bəl
: having greater value or desirability : being preferred
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For many British flyers who wish to fly from their local airport and connect onwards to Europe or further afield, flying KLM from an airport very close by may be preferable to driving further to connect via Heathrow with British Airways.
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Michele Robson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Alternatives To Spraying Weeds Of course, good old-fashioned hand pulling is preferable where possible.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Cycling may be preferable for those with osteoarthritis, which can cause pain when bearing weight.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Foamy cleansers can be abrasive (while still preferable to soap).
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
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Michele Robson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Alternatives To Spraying Weeds Of course, good old-fashioned hand pulling is preferable where possible.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Cycling may be preferable for those with osteoarthritis, which can cause pain when bearing weight.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Foamy cleansers can be abrasive (while still preferable to soap).
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
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preferable
adjective
pref·er·a·ble
ˈpref-(ə-)rə-bəl
ˈpref-ər-bəl
: worthy to be preferred : more desirable
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