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leanings

NOUN

tendency, bias

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inclination predilection propensity sentiment

STRONG

aptitude bent disposition drift favor favoritism inclining liking mindset partiality penchant predisposition proclivity proneness taste thing weakness

WEAK

cup of tea

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antipathy dislike hate

STRONG

disinclination fairness hatred impartiality justice

Example Sentences

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Resendez typically sees responses shift more according to income level than political leanings.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

But sometimes the person trying to help you through a weak moment is, for the duration of that task, just a person—not a pundit or podcaster with problematic leanings.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2026

“The Promised Land” was released on 1978’s “Darkness On The Edge of Town,” not exactly an album remembered for its radical political leanings.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

Complaints about Copland’s leftist leanings pressured Eisenhower to cancel the performance, but left inklings in Ike’s mind that the nation needed a performing arts center in Washington, D.C.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

The central plateau was known for its pro-Aristide leanings, and the junta kept a close eye on places like Zanmi Lasante and troublemakers like Farmer and Père Lafontant.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French