penchant

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Part of what has boosted the industry is younger generations’ penchant for “fragrance wardrobes,” with a scent to suit every mood, rather than the one or two signature perfumes favored by older generations.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

An unsigned Wall Street Journal column now attributed to Dow weighed customs data, coal prices and rail earnings against stock pickers’ penchant for euphoria.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

A Brazilian man with a penchant for sporting records breaks a new one after tackling the most boring physical challenge he could dream up: running on a treadmill for 24 hours.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Glaser also apologized, more than hinting that she had to do it because the 51-year-old’s penchant for dating models in their 20s was the only thing the public knew about him personally.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Speaks English well with a penchant for slang.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple