as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a penchant for sitting by the window and staring moodily off into space
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Recent Examples of penchant
Rihanna has a penchant for surprising pregnancy reveals.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
Part of Donald Trump’s royal welcome to the Saudi kingdom on Tuesday was a nod to his penchant for fast food, particularly McDonald’s.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
For the reception at London’s 180 Strand, the royal wore an olive green suit by Victoria Beckham—another example of her penchant for diplomatic dressing, given the color’s associations with the environment.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Revelations about Ashton have become more complex throughout Tracker's run, with Colter learning of his father's mysterious work with the government, penchant for asking too many questions, and affair with a family friend.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
Part of Donald Trump’s royal welcome to the Saudi kingdom on Tuesday was a nod to his penchant for fast food, particularly McDonald’s.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
For the reception at London’s 180 Strand, the royal wore an olive green suit by Victoria Beckham—another example of her penchant for diplomatic dressing, given the color’s associations with the environment.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Revelations about Ashton have become more complex throughout Tracker's run, with Colter learning of his father's mysterious work with the government, penchant for asking too many questions, and affair with a family friend.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for penchant
Noun
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As the graph shows below, Bellingham, like most of Real Madrid midfielders, has a tendency to hold on to the ball, whereas Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen midfield is defined by quick and incisive short passes.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Currently, some prescribing physicians are likely unaware if patients have disordered eating tendencies, either because the symptoms slip through the cracks, the patient actively conceals them, or the patient is too embarrassed to bring them up, Wassenaar explained.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Tools that assess personality, aptitude, reaction time, or cultural fit are also included.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Past Lives established director Celine Song’s aptitude at exploring complex love triangles, which looks to continue in her new romantic comedy.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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But state officials have shown no inclination toward making alterations. California earlier this month joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars to expand electric vehicle infrastructure.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Could this explain the affinity Liliane feels toward Paula?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Further highlighting the affinities between the market and the company, Rault said the firm is looking to enhance the engagement with the local community also by way of cultural initiatives implemented locally.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Dior has a knack for creating beauty products with explosive popularity.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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But Smith, now 20, has a knack for showing up and lighting leagues on fire, having done it back home for North Toronto Nitros in 2022 and then in Portugal.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Penchant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penchant. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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