as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
my preferred means of communication is e-mail
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as in liked
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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as in chose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
most buyers of that vehicle have preferred the model with four-wheel drive
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Recent Examples of preferred
Adam and Toby Diltz, Saveur, 1 May 2025
Natural lashes have been most preferred for the last few years.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 May 2025
Stocks pared some losses as new data showed inflation slowed in March and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled, matching expectations and offering brief reassurance that inflation, while elevated, has been easing.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
While the church doesn’t directly endorse candidates, its For Liberty and Justice Ministry regularly releases lists of preferred candidates for state and local races.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Freezing was the preferred preserving method on the Diltz’s great-grandparents’ farm in Hetlerville, and the brothers grew up foraging wild raspberries and Concord grapes or collecting strawberries from the U-pick farm for their Grammy Oley.
—Adam and Toby Diltz, Saveur, 1 May 2025
Natural lashes have been most preferred for the last few years.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 May 2025
Stocks pared some losses as new data showed inflation slowed in March and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cooled, matching expectations and offering brief reassurance that inflation, while elevated, has been easing.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
While the church doesn’t directly endorse candidates, its For Liberty and Justice Ministry regularly releases lists of preferred candidates for state and local races.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferred
Adjective
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Shortly after, a select number were removed by Trump.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This year, Journalism is viewed as the favorite, with other contenders such as Sovereignty and Sandman also in the mix.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The pre-deadline additions of Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall rekindled the Hurricanes’ position as a favorite, but Rantanen’s prompt exit again pushed Carolina to under-the-radar status.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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But that was not the case at Leicester last season, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enjoyed a career-best campaign while wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi registered 19 and 18 goal involvements respectively in the Championship.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Rowdy expectations Illinois enjoyed a home-like atmosphere in Friday’s first-round win, thanks to the many Illini fans who traveled from Champaign and the Chicago area.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More Southern Table Staples Relish Trays As mentioned above, relish trays are a favored side on the Southern table, offering a burst of acidic, vinegary freshness in between bites of our quintessential Southern casseroles and rich buttery dishes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Tirico, 58, not only missed out on hosting the coverage of the hard-charging Sovereignty’s victorious stretch run against the favored Journalism.—
Mark Story,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Pope Francis’s chosen burial church could implement some closures in the days leading up to, during, and after the burial.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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The chosen timeframe encompasses Driskell’s arrival at Fisk through Hooks’ departure after more than 30 years teaching.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferred. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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