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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For now, the company is looking to wrap the needs of GLP-1 users into the general preferences of the growing number of health-conscious consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 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
Rather than trying to control which molecule receives an electron through conventional chemical preferences, the researchers developed a catalyst that releases the electron directly into the surrounding solution.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
AI matchmaking users have complained about limited prospect pools, generic descriptions of potential matches, and chatbots that simply regurgitate their preferences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
But what she cannot be as certain about are the criteria she uses to form her preferences in that first instant of meeting someone face-to-face.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
