predilection
a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.
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That predilection toward contextual and time-of-day targeting in place of audience targeting likely offsets any urgency to embrace tracking alternatives for the publisher.
Media Briefing: After Google’s cookie reprieve, publishers’ identity tech adoption slows to a crawl | Tim Peterson | September 9, 2021 | DigidayThe wife of a falangist officer in Talavera had a similar predilection, though she also shouted “Viva Franco” as she fired.
My Father Fled Fascism in Spain—and Taught Me How Lies Can Destroy a Democracy | Sebastian Junger | May 19, 2021 | TimeBefore that, she was a biology student with a predilection for fungi, and before that a jungle-trained member of the Air Force.
Sharon Matola, devoted zookeeper and conservationist, dies at 66 | Emily Langer | March 31, 2021 | Washington PostThe Bush women were not destined to break the mold — only to maintain it and shape it ever so gently with their own style, personality and predilections.
For three generations of Bush women, personal pain and a public spotlight | Jane Eisner | March 19, 2021 | Washington Post“You followed that precedent, and you did so as a jurist rather than following whatever personal predilection might have otherwise guided you or any other member of the panel,” Lee said.
Barrett confirmation hearing day three: Barrett declines to say whether it’s wrong to separate migrant children from parents | Derek Hawkins, Seung Min Kim, Ann Marimow, Karoun Demirjian | October 14, 2020 | Washington Post
For those with a predilection for immaculately fine and delicate paintings by Botticelli, his Madonna of the Book will satisfy.
They drink too much, their bellies distend, and most possess a predilection for siliconed blondes and themed belt buckles.
Let Us Now Praise Famous Rednecks and Their Unjustly Unsung Kin | Allison Glock | August 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe justifies this controversial predilection by explaining, "Drakkar reminds me of me, and I love me."
Why Women Want Hollywood Lothario Wilmer Valderrama | Amy Zimmerman | April 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut if you can get past the predilection for alliteration and the teehee!
Why We Worship Derek Jeter (Even If He Kinda Sucks at Shortstop) | Robert Silverman | February 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhile playing this more mature role, it appears that Lawrence developed a predilection for all things boudoir.
Hollywood's Morning After: Emma Watson’s Pants and More | Amy Zimmerman | January 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome of them might have a predilection for Germany; but such predilections were subordinate to a stronger feeling.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayWith his usual predilection for fruit, Phil went off and picked a quart of marsh-berries.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail | Arthur R. ThompsonThe simple unexaggerated truth is that Chopin had always a predilection for, and felt more at home among, his compatriots.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksLiszt gives us all the desirable information as to Chopin's predilection in this respect.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksChopin's predilection for the fashionable salon society led him to neglect the society of artists.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick Niecks
British Dictionary definitions for predilection
/ (ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən) /
a predisposition, preference, or bias
Origin of predilection
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