preferred

adjective

pre·​ferred pri-ˈfərd 

1

: liked better or best : used or wanted in preference to others

a preferred method

'Leveled' is the preferred spelling in American English.

2

: having special status or receiving special treatment or benefits

preferred customers

Synonyms

• cherry-picked
• choice
• chosen
• elect
• favored
• favorite
• first-line
• handpicked
• picked
• select
• selected

Examples of preferred in a Sentence

my preferred means of communication is e-mail

Recent Examples on the Web

For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 800-273-8255. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024

And far more have been threatened or intimidated as cartels seek to insure their preferred candidates take — and then cede — power. —Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024

This spring, Indians around the world have been hosting gatherings and rallies for their preferred political parties. —John Yoon, New York Times, 30 May 2024

This supplement is mostly calcium citrate, which is a preferred form with superior absorption. —Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing preferred

• preferred provider
• preferred provider organization
• preferred stock