preferences

plural of preference
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as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others my preference is soul music

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Recent Examples of preferences Sustainability And Comfort Trends Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, anticipates significant advances in climate control by the technology learning our preferences and daily routines over time. Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 While learning how to speak with confidence, don’t forget to listen actively and pay attention to your client’s needs and preferences. Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 The Future of Sober Travel The rise of nonalcoholic options across the travel industry is a testament to changing consumer preferences. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • The aforementioned Baby Reindeer, Industry, The Perfect Couple, and The Penguin were a few favorites that stood out.
    Monique Wilson, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There were thousands of comments on the post, but Shepherd cited two of his favorites.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Now, Medicaid enrollees who use GLP-1 agonists for weight loss won’t have many options.
    Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The weekly meal service, to launch in January, will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options prepared by professional chefs.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.
    Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Document how these factors influence internal decisions about hiring, promotions and pay raises.
    Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • As if that wasn't enough to whet viewers' appetites for the new episodes, hold on to your good luck charms and prepare to meet the show's new character, Lucky Duck!
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Yes, that recipe may well need to be tweaked and adapted to suit local appetites and tastes, but the success of the franchise depends on the consistency of product, service, processes and delivery across the franchise network.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Notably, there have been some advancements lately with Google’s Willow chip and Amazon’s Quantum Embark in the quantum space.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This achievement underscores the nation's ongoing energy dominance, driven by technological advancements and strategic infrastructure investments.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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