How to Use preferably in a Sentence

preferably

adverb

• Masterson is a high school graduate and would like to play D-I hockey, preferably at a college near his home in Ontario.
  — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2024
• Apply the insecticide safely by following the label instructions, preferably at dusk or night when wasps are less active, and maintain a safe distance.
  — Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
• The other alternative is spot treatment with a broadleaf weed killer, preferably in fall when dandelions are preparing to go dormant and transporting nutrients back to the roots.
  — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2024
• The evening is filled with conversations while looking at the ocean under the glowing stars and an endless amount of good wine, preferably her label Bouchaine from Napa Valley.
  — Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
• Tune in over the coming days for the best of the steals—preferably with a pie in the oven.
  — Grace Smith, Southern Living, 29 June 2023
• And do a more thorough cleaning twice a year, preferably once in the fall and once in the spring.
  — Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 15 June 2023
• If so, add lime, preferably in fall, to adjust soil pH to 6.8 to 7.
  — oregonlive, 29 July 2023
• How to Do the Hollow Hold Lie on the ground (preferably on a yoga mat).
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
• Moss needs acidic soil to thrive, preferably with a pH between 5.0 and 5.5.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024
• Heat a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, and add about ½ inch of oil.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022
• Just be sure to add the perfect pop of bright colors, preferably pink.
  — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 8 June 2023
• The best way to do so is to just hike uphill, says Richards—preferably, with a full backpack.
  — Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 24 Aug. 2023
• Others will have to follow his lead, preferably before the end of the year.
  — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 29 Oct. 2023
• The team is worth billions and can pay its own way, preferably in DC very close to a Metro station.
  — Sam Fortier, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023
• Put your egg-poaching skills to the test with a next-level V-Day brunch (preferably in bed).
  — Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
• You're allowed to put down your tools and go off to enjoy the fruits of your labors, preferably with friends by your side.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2023
• Six to eight hours, preferably more during the weekends.
  — Fortune Editors, Fortune Well, 31 Mar. 2023
• The couch is calling your name, so go on and get cozy, preferably with some comfort food and feel-good films in front of you.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
• Bella is a sweet, belly rub-loving girl who will curl up and spend the night in your bed, preferably right next to you.
  — Maryanne Dell, Orange County Register, 13 July 2024
• Growing up, your only two dreams were to live in Paris, preferably with a view of the Eiffel Tower, and to make clothes.
  — Nick Haramis Lise Sarfati Delphine Danhier, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
• And, likewise, the book can, and should, be consumed in a single night, preferably Christmas Eve.
  — Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 23 Dec. 2022
• Look for four to six strong healthy canes, preferably positioned evenly around the crown.
  — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
• Palforzia’s website says the medicine must always be taken at the same time, preferably with a meal.
  — Dasha Afanasieva, Bloomberg.com, 8 Feb. 2023
• Tickets, preferably purchased on the website ahead of time, are $10 and include a free beer.
  — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2024
• The lineup would benefit from one more dependable bat, preferably from the right side of the plate.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2023
• The Wrights want to reopen the restaurant as more of a fast-casual concept, preferably in the suburbs.
  — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2022
• For me, summer weekends are all about grilling, preferably with a cocktail in hand.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
• Toss to coat, then let marinade at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
  — Jacquelyne Germain, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2022
• Time to reclaim them, preferably in a room lit by candlelight, or nothing but the naked screen.
  — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 May 2024
• Finish off your meal with a dessert — preferably the banana pudding.
  — Lorenza Medley, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2023

Last Updated: 26 Sep 2024