LIKINGS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

likings

noun

plural of liking

as in appetites

positive regard for something I have a liking for dark chocolate

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Noun

Even in cases in which the alliance could act collectively, such as through offensive cyber-operations, doing so requires consensus among 32 countries that have very different histories, domestic politics, and appetites for risk.

— Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of appetites

Noun

The video went up a week ago and has accumulated more than 9,000 likes, 300 shares, and 72 comments.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Curcio is also known for running a popular screenwriting TikTok account with nearly 200K followers and over 10M likes, and has partnered with studios like Neon, A24 and Paramount to promote films.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of likes

Noun

Groth and Silver Oak were two early favorites, but my tastes have always ranged beyond Napa, including Burgundy, Chablis, Pinot Noir, and Italian whites.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
At that time, the company’s Fisher-Price, Barbie and American Girl brands were struggling to connect with changing consumer tastes and Mattel was reeling from the recent bankruptcy of Toys R Us.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of tastes

Noun

This hotel really does have a little bit of everything for everyone, regardless of your gastronomic preferences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As liaisons between the patient, family and healthcare providers, their job is to keep the patient’s needs, preferences, goals and values at the center of their care.

— Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of preferences

Noun

Tyson offered up his thoughts and enthusiasms on this remarkable investigatory tool.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Two of Zohran Mamdani’s enthusiasms — better bus service and soccer — have, in the World Cup, found their moment of zingy cross-pollination.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026

Definition of enthusiasms

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