1
as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a person with an unfortunate partiality for jumping to conclusions
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as in likings
positive regard for something
a partiality toward outdoor sports of all kinds
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The same tendencies people are routinely told to correct are, in moderate form, closely tied to a busier, more exploratory style of thinking than most self-improvement advice accounts for.
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Plath shows up in Dederer’s book about (mostly) men who make great art and live monstrous lives (and what to do with them), but only as a woman who turns her violent tendencies against herself.
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Politicians deploy its propulsive power to justify their deeds and appetites.
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The team whetted fans’ appetites by promising initiatives involving Fieri throughout the race season.
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Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.
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His debut post in November 2020 was a sweet selfie with his little girl that now has 4 million likes.
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Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
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For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.
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In her memoir, Andrews mentions that her children briefly attended UCLA Lab School and that Joanna had affinities for horseback riding and reading.
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Spanish society has always had a relatively high tolerance for Latin American immigrants, who speak the local language and share certain cultural affinities.
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Progressives see the success of democratic socialist candidates as a recipe to win the affections of voters across the country.
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While waiting for a table, Fik explained his affections for the film.
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“Partialities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partialities. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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