Synonyms of preferences

preferences

noun

plural of preference

1

as in favorites

a person or thing that is preferred over others

my preference is soul music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorites
• speeds
• pets
• darlings
• minions
• faves
• cups of tea
• treasures
• dears
• prizes
• sweethearts
• beloveds
• jewels

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abominations
• bugbears
• anathemas
• bêtes noires

2

as in likings

positive regard for something

a preference for cool weather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likings
• appetites
• likes
• tastes
• enthusiasms
• cravings
• desires
• tendencies
• partialities
• uses
• thirsts
• interests
• passions
• fancies
• love affairs
• prejudices
• longings
• relishes
• loves
• favors
• shines
• biases
• weaknesses
• inclinations
• propensities
• teeth
• leanings
• palates
• yens
• gustoes
• bents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dislikes
• hatreds
• aversions
• distastes
• loathings
• disgusts
• mislikes
• disfavors
• disinclinations
• indifferences
• apathies

3

as in options

the power, right, or opportunity to choose

he was promised his preference when the time came to repaint his bedroom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• options
• choices
• alternatives
• ways
• selections
• elections
• liberties
• discretions
• druthers
• picks
• volitions
• votes
• likings
• predilections
• determinations
• wills
• proclivities
• says
• inclinations
• tendencies
• propensities
• partialities
• voices
• free wills
• penchants
• judgments
• discernments
• perspicacities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forces
• obligations
• coercions
• duties
• duresses
• Hobson's choices

4

as in promotions

a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position

a long-sought preference to the position of naval commander

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotions
• advancements
• ascents
• elevations
• creations
• rises
• upgrades
• preferments
• exaltations
• magnifications
• aggrandizements
• ennoblements
• glorifications

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• degradations
• demotions
• suspensions
• depositions
• downgrades
• discharges
• dismissals
• removals
• abasements
• expulsions
• impeachments
• comedowns
• falls
• overthrows
• downfalls
• ousters
• dethronements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preferences

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

The Delphi study similarly recommended giving autistic children time to become comfortable in a new environment and giving parents an opportunity to communicate a child’s needs and preferences before participation begins. — Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

FirstDate primarily derives those preferences from questionnaires. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Each patient is unique,with different preferences, histories, and allergies that AI may not notice at first. — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

In YbMnBi₂, the spins lose long-range order but retain directional preferences. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Some hotels offer a pillow menu, giving guests a choice of pillows tailored to their individual sleep preferences. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Operators are required to give hiring preferences to current and former Head Start parents, so many end up working for the program. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026