1
as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
my preference is soul music
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Relevance
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2
as in likings
positive regard for something
a preference for cool weather
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3
as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
he was promised his preference when the time came to repaint his bedroom
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4
as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
a long-sought preference to the position of naval commander
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Recent Examples of preferences
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Even so, my ideal pantry starter kit will look different from yours, or your neighbor’s, or your best friend’s, its contents dependent on your flavor and cuisine preferences and lifestyle choices.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
For those looking for accommodations for lodging, campers can expect to pay $105 to $356 a night depending on their preferences of accommodations.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Even if revelations of this nature did have an impact on voter preferences, a high percentage of early ballots cast could work to compress the window for late-breaking developments to concurrently shift outcomes, if at all.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The roof has been opened only sparingly in recent years and not at all last year, underscoring how rarely conditions or preferences align for an open-air game.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Along the way, Amazon could gain a wealth of new data about users only available through mobile phones combined with purchase history and content preferences.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
For her part, Jaques posited that the AI systems' language-altering behavior could be a result of how they are currently trained, which might reward the manipulation of graders’ preferences.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The true marker of successful mattress selection is considering all the sleep preferences (including those of the person sharing the mattress with you).
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Even so, my ideal pantry starter kit will look different from yours, or your neighbor’s, or your best friend’s, its contents dependent on your flavor and cuisine preferences and lifestyle choices.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
For those looking for accommodations for lodging, campers can expect to pay $105 to $356 a night depending on their preferences of accommodations.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Even if revelations of this nature did have an impact on voter preferences, a high percentage of early ballots cast could work to compress the window for late-breaking developments to concurrently shift outcomes, if at all.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The roof has been opened only sparingly in recent years and not at all last year, underscoring how rarely conditions or preferences align for an open-air game.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Along the way, Amazon could gain a wealth of new data about users only available through mobile phones combined with purchase history and content preferences.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
For her part, Jaques posited that the AI systems' language-altering behavior could be a result of how they are currently trained, which might reward the manipulation of graders’ preferences.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The true marker of successful mattress selection is considering all the sleep preferences (including those of the person sharing the mattress with you).
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferences
Noun
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Commandment, winner of four straight races, is certain to head on to Louisville and May 2 Kentucky Derby as one of the favorites.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Gluten-free mac and cheese and chicken enchiladas are menu favorites, the brand said.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Are there family-friendly options?—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elders and their families do have options, lawyers emphasized.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many promotions require customers to be rewards members or use a mobile app to redeem.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While extinctions are always multi-faceted, the extermination of some species can be almost directly linked to the insatiable appetites of modern humans.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Changing consumer appetites Once the primary source of community news and information, local TV news stations are struggling with their own tough story, one marked by declining ratings, stagnant revenue growth and rapid shifts in how media is consumed in the internet era.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The star running back and four-star recruit fielded offers from numerous Power Five schools, and had narrowed his choices down to the Fighting Irish along with Indiana, Penn State and Georgia.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plus, uncertainty – the biggest domino of them all – had the potential to recede as companies gained greater clarity on the economy, borrowing costs, tariffs and other federal policies, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the other side were Jews who tended to be far more concerned about the resurgence of antisemitism on the right, from the likes of Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and believed that Israel’s aggressive actions were partially responsible for making Jews unsafe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the same period, the stock market’s rocketed 9,000%, creating immense wealth for the likes of executives who get options, restricted stock and other equity grants.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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