partialities

noun

Definition of partialitiesnext
plural of partiality
1
as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a person with an unfortunate partiality for jumping to conclusions

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2
as in likings
positive regard for something a partiality toward outdoor sports of all kinds

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  1. tendencies
  2. inclinations
  3. appetites
  4. likes
  5. affections
Noun
  • Those baserunning tendencies changed during his final season in Milwaukee.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Carrying The Weight Of Your Relationship A telling sign of savior-like tendencies is the urge to solve every problem, smooth over conflicts and keep everything afloat in your relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Knowing someone’s talents and inclinations allows everyone to enjoy the holidays more fully.
    Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of inclinations
Noun
  • The Thanksgiving box office feast of 2024 was nothing short of sizzling, proving that the marketplace can expand beyond expectations when the chefs of Hollywood deliver dishes that appeal to varied appetites.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement The idea, Disney officials said, is to whet people’s appetites and encourage upgrades to the full bundle.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of appetites
Noun
  • The French version has seen the likes of Macron and Killing Eve star Camille Cottin face questions.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Last season their everyday lineup featured the likes of Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Ernie Clement, Varsho and Davis Schneider, near automatic outs one and all.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of likes
Noun
  • That would be the shifting affections between two young witches.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Have faith in their affections!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of affections
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