likings

noun

Definition of likingsnext
plural of liking
as in appetites
positive regard for something I have a liking for dark chocolate

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  1. appetites
  2. likes
  3. preferences
Noun
  • And, after the murder of George Floyd and the resulting prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement, institutions and individuals alike had accelerated the shift in their appetites.
    Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This local growth has only whetted appetites for international expansion – which brings us back to a certain guest of honor with a shrewd view of that particular concern.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of appetites
Noun
  • But that hasn’t stopped the likes of Lego and Hasbro from pushing ahead.
    Andrew Webster, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cowboy Carter’s fate feels a bit fuzzy only because Bey, who has been nominated in this category four times before, faces such strong competition from the likes of Carpenter, Swift, Eilish, Roan and Grande.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of likes
Noun
  • But the fun part is choosing materials, styles, finishes, and personal touches, so make your preferences known during the design phase of the project.
    Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Recommendation Engines Insurance providers utilize AI recommendation engines to predict customer preferences and offer personalized services.
    Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of preferences
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