as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
showed artistic proclivities at an early age
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Recent Examples of proclivity
Biden’s festive holiday attire during the last few weeks of the season showcased the first lady’s proclivity for staple winter wardrobe pieces and modern spins of sparkle.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
And there is some fear, too, that Trump’s wealthy Cabinet picks might not be investing much in local real estate at all — given Trump’s proclivity for holding court from Palm Beach.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Nov. 2024
Over the course of the last few weeks, the royal demonstrated her proclivity for adaptable fashion.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Espace Niemeyer, the funky headquarters of the French Communist Party in Paris, was host to an event Thursday night that incited materialist proclivities.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
And there is some fear, too, that Trump’s wealthy Cabinet picks might not be investing much in local real estate at all — given Trump’s proclivity for holding court from Palm Beach.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Nov. 2024
Over the course of the last few weeks, the royal demonstrated her proclivity for adaptable fashion.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Espace Niemeyer, the funky headquarters of the French Communist Party in Paris, was host to an event Thursday night that incited materialist proclivities.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclivity
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The most popular and publicized offering from these ovens was surely the Radar Deep Dish Pie, a sweet treat that many Arkansans remember for its tendency to burn the roof of one's mouth.Mike Keckhaver), arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, vendors with a wide customer base are somewhat shielded from competition due to the user adoption effect, which is driven by the tendency of users to resist switching from a familiar interface to an unfamiliar one.Evgeny Grigul, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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While the natural inclination may be to retreat into silos, to focus on what is within our immediate control, or to compete for limited resources, the challenges of the Intelligent Age cannot be solved in isolation.Klaus Schwab, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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But Evans argues that, to the contrary, few Germans truly shared such inclinations.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Louis Jourdan, Count Dracula (1977) This BBC TV movie is a faithful adaptation of the book, and Jourdan plays a Dracula who teems with ghoulish sophistication as a refined intellectual with an aptitude for language and etymology.Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Remy’s middle-class upbringing doesn’t account for his own aptitude, which isn’t dissimilar from Ayden’s, even if Ayden is further along with his welding skills.Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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The ability to use these features across multiple Apple devices ensures continuity and accessibility in various situations, from phone calls to in-person conversations.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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These small devices connect with phones or other devices nearby and, with the appropriate mobile or desktop app, show their location.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Tailor sales to past behavior or category affinity and offer exclusive deals, bundle offers, mystery discounts, early access to sales, referral incentives, additional savings on multiple items and renewal discounts.Pratik Bhadra, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Amid his mounting woes, the president has made his affinities to the far right even clearer.Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Proclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclivity. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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