as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a penchant for sitting by the window and staring moodily off into space
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Recent Examples of penchant
There are a couple of reasons to believe Georgia Tech could pull the upset, starting with the Jackets' penchant for playing up to their competition the last few seasons.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The Mercer 41 sleeper sofa—made to fit two guests quite comfortably—channels a Bauhaus vibe with its metal frame, and the green corduroy upholstery leans into today’s penchant for all things ’70s.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Like the tower crane driver who had a penchant for online shopping.
—Jack Hargreaves, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Tottenham were particularly susceptible to concede from set pieces and Postecoglou’s penchant for playing a high defensive line did little to ease their problems.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The Mercer 41 sleeper sofa—made to fit two guests quite comfortably—channels a Bauhaus vibe with its metal frame, and the green corduroy upholstery leans into today’s penchant for all things ’70s.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Like the tower crane driver who had a penchant for online shopping.
—Jack Hargreaves, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Tottenham were particularly susceptible to concede from set pieces and Postecoglou’s penchant for playing a high defensive line did little to ease their problems.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for penchant
Noun
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While bad tendencies showed up in each loss enough good things seemed to appear in the wins.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That approach stems from a tendency to question the foundations upon which conventional wisdom is built.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs have an aptitude problem.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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This leads him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That is, the inclination to keep score of what each partner gives and receives, and operate within the relationship accordingly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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No other player has a similar inclination to hold width.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Authorities were seeking several items, including digital devices that would have security recording or would connect the teen to the location.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Kong said this soft approach helps address risks such as ulcers, puncture injuries, and inflammation, which are often linked to rigid devices inside the body.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The crowd, which had favored Frazier—for his Christian faith, it was said, and out of a national affinity for underdogs—erupted in cheers.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some who left reviews specifically mention the shop's affinity toward Kirk.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Daring, dangerous, cutout silhouettes are a signature of sorts for the designer, whose knack for cool and modern styles has culled a strong following.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Williams, the steady floor general, has a knack for finding a way to get into the paint to score or dish to shooters.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Penchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penchant. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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