ˈpre-fərn(t)s
1
as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
my preference is soul music
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2
as in liking
positive regard for something
a preference for cool weather
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3
as in option
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 promotion
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preference
Noun
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But one source of motivation in particular became one of his all-time favorites.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
14 May 2025 -
Browse by Category Our favorites What are outdoor rugs made of? How to care for an outdoor rug The best outdoor rugs, overall The Citizenry Sabina Area Rug $699 $560 The Citizenry Specs Jute is one of the most budget-friendly natural fibers out there.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
Noun
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That's quite a compliment from the King of Horror, a man not known to keep mum if an adaptation of one of his works is not to his liking.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Sweeten it to your liking with dates, maple syrup, or not at all.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The Environmental Working Group’s Healthy Living app is another option.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The following month, she is set to appear at All Things Go in New York City alongside the likes of Doechii and Noah Kahan.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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Hot One: The Celebrity Traitors UK cast finally got its official unveiling, with the likes of Ted Lasso‘s Nick Mohammed, Stephen Fry and Line of Duty‘s Mark Bonnar among the Machiavellian gang.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Impossible decision Nicole and Kyle then had a choice to make.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The design of the UP Travel enables quick switching between various codec choices.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The 2023 update has brought some clarity and projects like Artemis which specifically aim to develop autonomous weapons suggest there is now an appetite to push forward in this area.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Work up an appetite with a bike ride to the Hemingway Home and Museum, at 907 Whitehead St.; or Truman’s Little White House, at 111 Front St.; or to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park off the harbor for a tour and a lounge on the beach.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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“Preference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preference. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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