partial to

idiom

: liking something or someone very much and usually more than other things or people
I like all the food here, but I'm particularly partial to the fried chicken.
She's partial to tall men with dark hair.
I'm not partial to red wine.

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Granted, the Cavaliers have always been partial to a grinding style of basketball. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 Joffe is also partial to the Synthetic series, comprised of Dry Clean, Garage, Skai, Soda and Tar. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 This season, McNeal is partial to their pajamas in the holiday-neutral ski slope print, which are flattering and versatile for both adults and kids and can be worn all winter. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024 Some exceptions: Aaron Sorkin dons more formal shirts, ties and chinos; Wes Anderson’s preppy college blazers are his signature look; Gus Van Sant is partial to oversized hoodies; while Taika Waititi is impossible to predict. Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for partial to 

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“Partial to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partial%20to. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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