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leanings

NOUN

tendency, bias

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inclination predilection propensity sentiment

STRONG

aptitude bent disposition drift favor favoritism inclining liking mindset partiality penchant predisposition proclivity proneness taste thing weakness

WEAK

cup of tea

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antipathy dislike hate

STRONG

disinclination fairness hatred impartiality justice

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, another major music concert with more transparent political leanings was announced on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

But on the other hand, the genre’s somber leanings afford him a tender space for sharing the brand of wisdom that only comes with age.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Resendez typically sees responses shift more according to income level than political leanings.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Two Damascus-based diplomats said thousands had left al-Hol in recent weeks, raising alarm that people with extremist leanings could be moving around Syria or trying to leave the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

“To reverse the leanings of the heart. Ancient family wisdom.”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson