preferences

noun

plural of preference
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 Bonnell appears to be treating software as another part of the motorcycle's suspension system and something that can be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferences, skill, and terrain. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 In that conventional view, the International Style (a term MoMA introduced in 1932) proliferated as an instrument of the Cold War, adjusting to local preferences but always faithful to its Franco-German origins. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026 Margarita, who studied jewelry design, is unsure whether Princess Margaret would have been a fan of her jewelry preferences. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 Tell me your preferences as a conference-goer, or a global traveler. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026 Over time, the OlloBot OlloNi SS1 is designed to learn more about different household members, including their habits, preferences, and everyday interactions. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Later, the Sun squares Uranus, shaking up plans, routines, or preferences. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 As soon as the application for on-campus housing at Sacramento State opened earlier this year, Angelina Amarel logged in to fill out her dorm preferences for her first year of undergraduate studies. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 For this report, GlobalData also conducted a January-February 2026 survey of 3,268 American adults, asking specific questions about their behaviors and preferences for secondhand. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferences
  1. favorites
  2. appetites
  3. options
  4. promotions
  5. likes
  6. choices
  7. advancements
Noun
  • Naturally, some of our favorites happen to be in the women’s designer sale section.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And this year’s menu reflects some through-the-years favorites, including some that have been re-imagined.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorites
Noun
  • Kelley is much more interested in Taylor’s appetites—for food, for men, for feuds—than in the nuances of her acting.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And the outlook for future profits is strong, if fans’ appetites are any gauge.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of appetites
Noun
  • To address cost worries, the finance options should be brought up early in the discussion.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The slouchy, mockneck sweater is back again, this time with plenty of cropped and cardigan options, too.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • Teixeira's decisive performance suggests potential future opportunities in Misfits Boxing or bare-knuckle promotions, while concerns were raised about Rua taking further punishment in striking contests.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Their trade-in programs and other promotions reduce the final cost to consumers.
    — Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • Roughly 450 users reacted with likes or hearts, while about 480 responded with laughing emojis, underscoring the divided response.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As a psychologist who works with teens, Sophia Choukas-Bradley has heard from clients who spend an hour after having posted on social media obsessively refreshing their screens, watching their likes accumulate.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of likes
Noun
  • What shouldn’t happen, at least this Saturday against Florida Atlantic in the Gators’ opener of the Sumrall era, is any quarterback switcheroos, no matter how much Sumrall wants to continue weighing his choices.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, depending on options and packages, there may be some differences in materials, color choices, and performance—but the Stingray succeeds at offering the core Corvette experience.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • Under Ternus' leadership, the hardware engineering team has also made significant advancements to AirPods, including active noise cancellation and an all-in-one health system.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Fortunately, with the rapid advancements in AI, researchers are now able to make progress on new frontiers.
    — Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancements

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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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