as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
showed artistic proclivities at an early age
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Recent Examples of proclivity
Take the Panthers’ proclivity for close games.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Going for it Lanning has become known for his bold play-calling, including a proclivity to go for it on fourth down.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
But Cuban’s logic for his proclivity toward email over the phone is very different from younger generations.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
Wyss is a Swiss billionaire who some on the Right have likened to Soros, owing to his similar proclivity for bankrolling left-wing causes.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Going for it Lanning has become known for his bold play-calling, including a proclivity to go for it on fourth down.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
But Cuban’s logic for his proclivity toward email over the phone is very different from younger generations.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
Wyss is a Swiss billionaire who some on the Right have likened to Soros, owing to his similar proclivity for bankrolling left-wing causes.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclivity
Noun
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If readers are at all uncertain of his sociopathic tendencies, Heathcliff then hangs his wife’s dog.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Turkish experience also speaks to the tendency of diasporas to become politically frozen at the moment of departure from their home countries.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is because when people lose weight, the body’s natural inclination is to return to its previous weight – a phenomenon called metabolic adaptation.—
Amy J. Sheer,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the era of collaboration, globalization, and entrepreneurship, EQ surpassed IQ as the must-have aptitude for an interconnected world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Broncos expect Stidham to play well given his mental aptitude, preparation and personality.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In September, a swarm of Russian drones flew into Poland's airspace, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble to intercept them and shoot down some of the devices.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The countries announced a framework for the agreement in November, saying Argentina would ease restrictions on a range of American imports, including cattle, dairy products, medicines, chemicals, machinery, medical devices and vehicles.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Athletic Club Oakland was a haven for sports-lovers of all affinities.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Chris and Mike have always supported their kids’ affinity for the game and often put on a realistic lens.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Proclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclivity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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