PREFERENCES Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

preferences

noun

plural of preference

as in favorites

a person or thing that is preferred over others my preference is soul music

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as in likings

positive regard for something a preference for cool weather

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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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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 As soon as the application for on-campus housing at Sacramento State opened earlier this year, Angelina Amarel logged in to fill out her dorm preferences for her first year of undergraduate studies. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Rather than forcing every pup into the same feeding routine, The Pets Table recognizes that different dogs have different needs, preferences, and sensitivities. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 For this report, GlobalData also conducted a January-February 2026 survey of 3,268 American adults, asking specific questions about their behaviors and preferences for secondhand. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Pecan tops this year’s fall flavor preferences ranking for growth, but pumpkin, maple and apple remain the flavors chains are pouring the most resources into, based on the DoorDash trend report. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 For anyone tracking fall flavor preferences ranking on chain menus, the takeaway is simple. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 Many visitors enjoyed the samples, but doubled down on their preferences for the jollof of their spouses, neighbors or childhoods. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026 But DellaPosta’s work also shows that political preferences may influence decisions about having children not because there’s something Republican about having kids, but because political affiliation invisibly guides how people live their life. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 Whether voters’ shifting preferences for the progressive or democratic socialist labels translate into any different policy action from those who are elected is an open question, Grose said. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Naturally, some of our favorites happen to be in the women’s designer sale section.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
And this year’s menu reflects some through-the-years favorites, including some that have been re-imagined.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of favorites

Noun

And the outlook for future profits is strong, if fans’ appetites are any gauge.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
But in the eyes of investors, the robot maker is the more exciting bet, as appetites shift to AI and hardware, and away from e-commerce and internet platforms.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of appetites

Noun

The deadline has passed for players to be eligible for the postseason if waived by another team, so Las Vegas has to look outside the WNBA for options.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of options

Noun

Teixeira's decisive performance suggests potential future opportunities in Misfits Boxing or bare-knuckle promotions, while concerns were raised about Rua taking further punishment in striking contests.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Their trade-in programs and other promotions reduce the final cost to consumers.

— Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of promotions

Noun

In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
The post was an immediate hit with 1,500 likes to date, more than triple the engagement for the brand’s typical posts.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of likes

Noun

The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 1st House of Self, sharpening your voice, presence, choices, and personal direction.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Clients are looking for a partner who grasps their objectives, assists with key financial choices, and adapts alongside them as their circumstances shift, said Scott Stearsman, head of Premier and branch banking at Truist.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of choices

Noun

Students can explore pathways in agricultural business, agricultural science, animal science, forestry and natural resources, ornamental horticulture, plant and soil science, agricultural technologies and advancements, and agricultural mechanics.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Summary At the 2026 FMS Conference, SK hynix and Sandisk unveiled significant advancements in memory and storage, particularly focusing on High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) for AI inference.

— Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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