as in appetites
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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Noun
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While the overarching goal is aligning employee and shareholder interests, in reality, shareholders often have different priorities, time horizons and risk appetites.—
Erika Andersson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Their appetites portend our doom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The network already has minority stakes via the Growth Fund in the likes of Adolescence co-producer Warp Films, Two Rivers Media and Duck Soup, amongst others.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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That leaves the likes of Johnson, Zeev Buium, David Jiricek and Iowa prospects Carson Lambos, David Spacek, among others, to battle for the final lineup spot.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many of the tastes that have come, gone and endured include creations of shop owners and customers alike, according to Leffers.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The band’s fan base stuck with it even during a multi-year break, and even as tastes shifted and more hip-hop and pop acts invaded the Billboard rankings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The best house cleaners know how to get homes looking pristine and are professionals who are attuned to their clients' concerns and preferences.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their shared enthusiasms are utterly sexless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Likings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likings. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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