1
as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
my preference is soul music
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2
as in likings
positive regard for something
a preference for cool weather
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as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
he was promised his preference when the time came to repaint his bedroom
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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
a long-sought preference to the position of naval commander
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Recent Examples of preferences
By analyzing vast amounts of data, including financial histories, preferences and market conditions, AI applications can provide customized investment strategies.
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Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
To stay competitive and attract the next generation, wealth managers must broaden their portfolios to meet these shifting preferences.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
And Synthetic Panels Synthetic panels are virtual people created with generative artificial intelligence, fed with information about purchase preferences, consumer profiles or reports on category dynamics.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Today, scenario-planning based on factors derived from the assumption of a stable climate will lead to under-protection of assets and miscalculations of operating costs, market size, and even customer preferences.
—Lynn Schenk
alison Smart, Harvard Business Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Key aspects include understanding cultural preferences, language barriers, purchasing habits and market-specific trends.
—Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recommendation Engines Insurance providers utilize AI recommendation engines to predict customer preferences and offer personalized services.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But the fun part is choosing materials, styles, finishes, and personal touches, so make your preferences known during the design phase of the project.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
To stay competitive and attract the next generation, wealth managers must broaden their portfolios to meet these shifting preferences.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
And Synthetic Panels Synthetic panels are virtual people created with generative artificial intelligence, fed with information about purchase preferences, consumer profiles or reports on category dynamics.
—Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Today, scenario-planning based on factors derived from the assumption of a stable climate will lead to under-protection of assets and miscalculations of operating costs, market size, and even customer preferences.
—Lynn Schenk
alison Smart, Harvard Business Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Key aspects include understanding cultural preferences, language barriers, purchasing habits and market-specific trends.
—Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recommendation Engines Insurance providers utilize AI recommendation engines to predict customer preferences and offer personalized services.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But the fun part is choosing materials, styles, finishes, and personal touches, so make your preferences known during the design phase of the project.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferences
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Chelsea After those four favorites, Tottenham (+5000) and Aston Villa (+6500) are longshots with all the other teams huge longshots to win the championship starting with Man Utd, Brighton and Newcastle all at +16000, or 160/1 odds.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The first three of those are perennial Grammy favorites and constant entrants in this field.Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the time, date and place of an event, guests appreciate knowing the dress code, where to park, menu options and where to stay.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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The good news is that there are plenty of options for those looking to beef up the fall garden.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Savers need to scan the ads, review the postcards being sent to your home, and check out the online outlets for high-yielding promotions.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
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As a result, companies have released value meals, new items and special promotions to ramp up sales.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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And, after the murder of George Floyd and the resulting prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement, institutions and individuals alike had accelerated the shift in their appetites.Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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This local growth has only whetted appetites for international expansion – which brings us back to a certain guest of honor with a shrewd view of that particular concern.Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
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These areas have been popular choices for wealthy travelers in the past, thanks to their cold winters for skiing and hot summers for hiking.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lennox doesn’t solely communicate that expression through her musical capabilities but through her hair choices as well.Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on developing its private wireless and drone solutions, with strategic partnerships and market advancements in the rail and drone sectors.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Cowboy Carter’s fate feels a bit fuzzy only because Bey, who has been nominated in this category four times before, faces such strong competition from the likes of Carpenter, Swift, Eilish, Roan and Grande.Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cowboy Carter’s fate feels a bit fuzzy only because Bey, who has been nominated in this category four times before, faces such strong competition from the likes of Carpenter, Swift, Eilish, Roan and Grande.Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Preferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferences. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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