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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Mayer is partial to the dimmable wall sconces and picture lights from Pooky, though stick-on wall lights from Poplight and table lamps from Mantar Lamps are also popular. Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024 This set is perfect for those partial to a good old-fashioned softside suitcase with inline skate wheels. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024 Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Cheese Several staffers (and their spouses) are partial to a Spicy Chicken Sandwich instead of the classic. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 This writer is partial to saute pans for their versatility, especially when cooking for one or two. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for partial to 

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“Partial to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partial%20to. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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