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in preference

ADVERB
instead
Synonyms
STRONG
rather
WEAK
alternately alternative as a substitute in lieu in place of on behalf of on second thought preferably rather than
ADVERB
preferably
Synonyms
STRONG
rather
WEAK
alternatively by choice first willingly
ADVERB
rather
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sooner willingly
WEAK
alternately alternatively as a matter of choice by choice by preference first in lieu of just as soon more readily more willingly much sooner
Antonyms
WEAK
extremely insignificantly little violently

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That impact might come in the form of lower sales and a shift in preference toward hybrid or electric vehicles.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The team hypothesized that this size shift indicates a change in preference from spear-throwing technology to bow-and-arrow technology, but without abandoning the old technologies.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

Finlay Christie has been selected on the bench in preference to rising star Cam Roigard.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2023

“Come to be/to become” — a litany of words teases away literal meaning, in preference for a felt sonic meaning.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Almost uniquely among fantastic creatures, the werewolf actively seeks humans in preference to any other kind of prey.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling