penchant
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
True or apocryphal, that scenario captures Musk’s penchant for pursuing self-evidently dumb ideas, which he somehow thinks he can translate into world-changing demands.
From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2026
One could assume the creator of the Charlie Sheen–led show has a penchant for beachfront property in that area, as he dropped $8 million on a 1,400-square-foot Malibu home in 2011.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Genres, on track to open in mid-2027 near the intersection of Melrose and Fairfax avenues, is tapping into a local trend of heavily designed thematic spaces with a penchant for fantasy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
I discussed those questions with Gibney, and what they taught him about Musk and our penchant for enabling men like him, in a wide-ranging conversation transcribed below.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
“What’s your poison?” the civilian with a penchant for Kipling asked Queenie genially.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing penchant
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
300 Most Difficult "SAT" Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Scythe
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word