partial to
idiom
: liking something or someone very much and usually more than other things or people
I like all the food here, but I'm particularly partial to the fried chicken.
She's partial to tall men with dark hair.
I'm not partial to red wine.
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The pair are partial to a strong brew, jam on toast and, for the green-thumbed Gromit, a spot of gardening, but their wholesome routine of gadget-testing and hedge-trimming is often turned upside down by a charismatic villain.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
The trees, which need partial to full sun, can be pruned into a manageable 1 to 2-foot tree and are excellent candidates for bonsai culture.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
At 73, the model is now partial to more natural-looking makeup, thanks in part to this foundation’s bare-skin-like finish.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
According to Garden of Life, mix 1 scoop into 8 ounces of your favorite water, juice, or smoothie.
Taste: The Original flavor of this greens powder has a leafy, earthy taste; ideal for someone partial to a traditional greens powder taste.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
The trees, which need partial to full sun, can be pruned into a manageable 1 to 2-foot tree and are excellent candidates for bonsai culture.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
At 73, the model is now partial to more natural-looking makeup, thanks in part to this foundation’s bare-skin-like finish.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
According to Garden of Life, mix 1 scoop into 8 ounces of your favorite water, juice, or smoothie.
Taste: The Original flavor of this greens powder has a leafy, earthy taste; ideal for someone partial to a traditional greens powder taste.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Partial to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partial%20to. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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