Preference
Preference noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
Replacement and preference are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Replacement" instead a noun "Preference".
Replacement
Replacement noun - A person or thing that takes the place of another.
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Synonyms for Replacement
Preference and replacement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preference" instead a noun "Replacement".
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- Fans are split over their preference for Barbara Gordon, the original Batgirl, or her Darker and Edgier replacement Cassandra Cain, or her Lighter and Softer replacement Stephanie Brown.
Source: Broken Base / Comic Books -
Parental Favoritism: Johnny's mother is shown to have had a preference towards Joey, which might explain why after Joey was killed, Johnny became his Replacement Goldfish in his mom's mind.
Source: Video Game / To the Moon
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