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
Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The developers' preferred approach would reduce financing costs because cities can borrow money at lower interest rates compared to private bank loans.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Just toss the ingredients into a blender, adjust the liquid or ice to your preferred texture, and enjoy every sip.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Those who scored high in Pragma, a practical love orientation, preferred similarity in lifestyle, family beliefs, diet and intellectual level.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
West was one of several Alabama inmates who selected nitrogen as their preferred execution method after state lawmakers authorized it.
—Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The developers' preferred approach would reduce financing costs because cities can borrow money at lower interest rates compared to private bank loans.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Just toss the ingredients into a blender, adjust the liquid or ice to your preferred texture, and enjoy every sip.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Those who scored high in Pragma, a practical love orientation, preferred similarity in lifestyle, family beliefs, diet and intellectual level.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferred
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Some noticed minor banding with select HDR10 video, but updates seem to have mostly fixed it, making this the 2025 TV to beat.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Besides these fan favorites, the retailer is offering $200 off select Breville electrics.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In episode 34, which streamed on Friday, July 11, viewers received the chance to submit their last vote of the season for which couple was their favorite.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Kids’ favorite Bluey has kept its hold on the top of the U.S. streaming rankings for the first half of the year.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Verb
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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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Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso, a Democrat who unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Los Angeles in 2022 and is reportedly debating whether to run for mayor again or governor, was the favored choice of GOP voters, with the backing of 27% of survey respondents.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Dwight Yoakam, Turnpike Troubadours are among favored country and Americana performers set to headline a Feb. 19 L.A. fire relief concert in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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John Stewart and Guy Gardner are considered to be the most famous ones after Jordan in Sector 2814, the chunk of space where Earth is located. Lanterns get their abilities from their iconic power rings that allow chosen individuals to channel their willpower into energy constructs.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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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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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferred. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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