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 For each order, the two work closely with the client to customize based on atmosphere, food preferences and seasonal touches. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Achieving this requires robust data integration and convincing guests that sharing preferences yields significant value. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 But China’s economic model still favors productivity through its policy preferences, said Gary Ng, a senior economist at French bank Natixis. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 Big Players make their words and deeds matter more than underlying fundamentals such as consumer preferences or scientific truth. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026 To access the feed, tap the new Shorts icon next to the Home tab, which will feature trailers, clips, and bonus content based on your viewing history and preferences. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 Every administration has its own policy agenda and preferences, but this goes beyond that, subjugating science to partisanship and holding research and infrastructure money hostage throughout much of the country. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 The Princess of Wales is not the only one who has name preferences. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 28 July 2026 The more it is used, the more the operating system can adapt to the user’s habits and preferences, becoming increasingly personalized over time. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferences
  1. favorites
  2. appetites
  3. options
  4. promotions
  5. likes
  6. choices
  7. advancements
Noun
  • In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The set balanced crowd favorites with deeper cuts, moving comfortably between reflective moments and full-throttle rockers.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of favorites
Noun
  • The data centers’ appetites, however, aren’t fully sated with power alone.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Snack manufacturers and alcohol producers are facing the prospect of reduced appetites.
    — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of appetites
Noun
  • That’s huge considering the Jayhawks want to surround Tyran Stokes with spacing and options to pass to.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • If your wardrobe could use a few more lightweight pieces to get you through the rest of the season, Amazon has plenty of breezy options to choose from.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • Almost all the major film and television studios attend to promote or announce their biggest releases, promotions, discussions, and reveals.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Before opening, Thomas personally visited neighboring businesses throughout the plaza, encouraging them to offer promotions so visitors would support the entire shopping center rather than only Frosty Frogs.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • Her post had about 282,000 likes and more than 100,000 reposts or shares as of July 30.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Taylor predicts fewer one-off campaigns chasing reach, and more long-term creator partnerships that will be judged on sales and retention rather than likes and views.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of likes
Noun
  • But there are no bad choices here, and that includes the outstanding carrot cake from Katherine Mederos with Greek yogurt cremeux and sea salt caramel.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Preoccupied with other priorities and under pressure to drive sales through constantly evolving trends, brands and designers often paid little attention to the impact their material choices had on animals and the environment.
    — P.J. Smith, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • Syrskyi, 60, is a more traditional military commander focused on infantry and artillery, while Fedorov, 35, is seen as a modernizer, whose focus on technological advancements in drone warfare has led to Ukraine’s recent successes in hitting Russia.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 21 July 2026
  • The sheer variety of blues coming out of Switzerland has exploded in recent years, with advancements in dial manufacturing unlocking even more shades.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
Definition of advancements

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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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