preference
noun
the act of preferring.
preferences
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pluralof preference.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The surprising thing was how strongly repetition alone can change preferences," explains Wagner.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
"The arrival of another effective oral option is a positive development and should help more people access treatment that best suits their needs and preferences," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who supports Stevens, doesn’t dictate each race, and some of his preferences are made more overt than others.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
One recent survey found that less than 20% of adults have detailed conversations with loved ones about care preferences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
This wasn’t just about record-buying preferences, either: being a composer in the twentieth century meant making career- defining choices that simply were not relevant to earlier generations.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
