: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Those games include the RT Overdrive preset in the perennially punishing Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong in Cinematic mode, both games where even the RTX 4090 struggles to hit 60 fps without an assist from DLSS.
—Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2025
Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, premium features like underbed lighting, zero-gravity presets, and anti-snore presets are often found in luxury options like Purple’s adjustable bed frame.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Others are preset for specific functions such as Popcorn, Melt (two, for butter and chocolate), and Keep Warm.
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Those games include the RT Overdrive preset in the perennially punishing Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong in Cinematic mode, both games where even the RTX 4090 struggles to hit 60 fps without an assist from DLSS.
—Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
For modifying the gear in your presets, the app works fine.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, premium features like underbed lighting, zero-gravity presets, and anti-snore presets are often found in luxury options like Purple’s adjustable bed frame.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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