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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We want our preferences remembered, our mistakes corrected and our food ready precisely when promised.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
If you aren’t communicating your preferences early and often, they might not know that this is a financial stress for you.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Diana's preferences included the soap opera Crossroads and the music of David Bowie.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
The gender gap also narrowed considerably when looking at political preferences among college-educated Latino men and women.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
What gets taught in America’s public schools has always been a mixture of state and local preferences influenced by various passing trends.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
