as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a young lad with a predilection for telling tall tales
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Recent Examples of predilection
That obviates your basic hedonistic predilection / For a rhythmic stroking of your fur to demonstrate affection.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Books, Arts & Manners Books The Second World War’s Masters and Commanders
Rich Lowry
The choices and predilections of leaders can bring national triumph, or catastrophe and unfathomable suffering.
—Mary Katharine Ham, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
Controlling and uncompromising, the two men share a predilection for doubling down.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
Some of Trump’s critics used sketchy arguments and weak empirical evidence to accuse Facebook and other social media services of having allowed Russian propagandists to manipulate Americans into voting for a leader with authoritarian predilections.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Books, Arts & Manners Books The Second World War’s Masters and Commanders
Rich Lowry
The choices and predilections of leaders can bring national triumph, or catastrophe and unfathomable suffering.
—Mary Katharine Ham, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025
Controlling and uncompromising, the two men share a predilection for doubling down.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
Some of Trump’s critics used sketchy arguments and weak empirical evidence to accuse Facebook and other social media services of having allowed Russian propagandists to manipulate Americans into voting for a leader with authoritarian predilections.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for predilection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predilection
Noun
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As the graph shows below, Bellingham, like most of Real Madrid midfielders, has a tendency to hold on to the ball, whereas Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen midfield is defined by quick and incisive short passes.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Though moderators control questioning during such forums, too, candidates have a tendency to end up chiming in on each other’s answers when seated next to each other.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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But state officials have shown no inclination toward making alterations. California earlier this month joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars to expand electric vehicle infrastructure.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Tools that assess personality, aptitude, reaction time, or cultural fit are also included.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Past Lives established director Celine Song’s aptitude at exploring complex love triangles, which looks to continue in her new romantic comedy.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Could this explain the affinity Liliane feels toward Paula?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Further highlighting the affinities between the market and the company, Rault said the firm is looking to enhance the engagement with the local community also by way of cultural initiatives implemented locally.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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The dynamic may be marked by frequent ruptures, including arguments, silent treatment or emotional withdrawal, followed by sudden closeness, reconciliation or affection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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However, oxytocin levels don't rise from initiating interaction but only when their affection is reciprocated by their peers, which means dogs thrive on mutual companionship.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Predilection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predilection. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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