Accepted
Preferred
Preferred adjective - Singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking.
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Synonyms for Preferred
Accepted and preferred are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Accepted" instead the word "Preferred" as an adjective or a verb.
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Both words in one sentence
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The first is the most accepted one in print, although the second is preferred because the first is a homograph for a type of cheese.
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Some directors accepted this, others who preferred total obedience to their directions had problems accepting this and this created conflict on some of his later films.
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It is true that Marie Antoinette preferred simpler styles and tried to get them accepted at court.
Source: Costume Porn
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