How to Use preferably in a Sentence
preferably
adverb-
Tune in over the coming days for the best of the steals—preferably with a pie in the oven.
— Grace Smith, Southern Living, 29 June 2023 -
And do a more thorough cleaning twice a year, preferably once in the fall and once in the spring.
— Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 15 June 2023 -
If so, add lime, preferably in fall, to adjust soil pH to 6.8 to 7.
— oregonlive, 29 July 2023 -
How to Do the Hollow Hold Lie on the ground (preferably on a yoga mat).
— Brett Williams, Men's Health, 24 Mar. 2023 -
Moss needs acidic soil to thrive, preferably with a pH between 5.0 and 5.5.
— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024 -
Stir until chilled and strain over ice in a rocks glass, preferably a large cube.
— Emily Price, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 -
Heat a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, and add about ½ inch of oil.
— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022 -
Just be sure to add the perfect pop of bright colors, preferably pink.
— Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 8 June 2023 -
The best way to do so is to just hike uphill, says Richards—preferably, with a full backpack.
— Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 24 Aug. 2023 -
Others will have to follow his lead, preferably before the end of the year.
— The Editorial Board, WSJ, 29 Oct. 2023 -
The team is worth billions and can pay its own way, preferably in DC very close to a Metro station.
— Sam Fortier, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023 -
Put your egg-poaching skills to the test with a next-level V-Day brunch (preferably in bed).
— Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023 -
You're allowed to put down your tools and go off to enjoy the fruits of your labors, preferably with friends by your side.
— Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2023 -
Six to eight hours, preferably more during the weekends.
— Fortune Editors, Fortune Well, 31 Mar. 2023 -
The couch is calling your name, so go on and get cozy, preferably with some comfort food and feel-good films in front of you.
— Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023 -
The straight-leg jeans Classic straight-leg jeans (preferably in a mid-blue wash) will more than pull their weight in your capsule.
— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024 -
Bella is a sweet, belly rub-loving girl who will curl up and spend the night in your bed, preferably right next to you.
— Maryanne Dell, Orange County Register, 13 July 2024 -
Growing up, your only two dreams were to live in Paris, preferably with a view of the Eiffel Tower, and to make clothes.
— Nick Haramis Lise Sarfati Delphine Danhier, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023 -
And, likewise, the book can, and should, be consumed in a single night, preferably Christmas Eve.
— Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 23 Dec. 2022 -
Look for four to six strong healthy canes, preferably positioned evenly around the crown.
— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023 -
The center bone in a roast holiday ham, preferably with a bit of meat still attached.
— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 -
Palforzia’s website says the medicine must always be taken at the same time, preferably with a meal.
— Dasha Afanasieva, Bloomberg.com, 8 Feb. 2023 -
Tickets, preferably purchased on the website ahead of time, are $10 and include a free beer.
— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2024 -
Needless to say, a sponge should be cleaned at least once a day, preferably after every use.
— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024 -
The lineup would benefit from one more dependable bat, preferably from the right side of the plate.
— Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2023 -
The Wrights want to reopen the restaurant as more of a fast-casual concept, preferably in the suburbs.
— Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2022 -
For me, summer weekends are all about grilling, preferably with a cocktail in hand.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024 -
Toss to coat, then let marinade at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
— Jacquelyne Germain, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2022 -
Time to reclaim them, preferably in a room lit by candlelight, or nothing but the naked screen.
— Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 May 2024 -
Use an online savings account—preferably one that offers high-yield earnings—to keep you on track.
— Nia Bowers, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
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