preferences

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first choice n.
favorable treatment n.

NOUN

first choice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choice desire inclination option predilection weakness

STRONG

alternative druthers election favorite flash groove partiality pick prepossession propensity say selection top

WEAK

cup of tea say so

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate

STRONG

rejection

WEAK

disfavor equality hatred last choice

NOUN

favorable treatment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advantage priority

STRONG

advancement elevation favoritism precedence preferment promotion

WEAK

first place prelation pride of place upgrading

Antonyms

STRONG

demotion

WEAK

disfavor dislike equality hate hatred last choice rejection

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preferences

If you aren’t communicating your preferences early and often, they might not know that this is a financial stress for you.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Diana's preferences included the soap opera Crossroads and the music of David Bowie.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

A good education requires the student to subordinate himself to something beyond his own preferences so that he may receive the wisdom of another.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

The order specifically exempted programs with preferences for U.S. military veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

I don't think of my preferences, but of Sophia's.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton