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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

Stratton, who stressed her progressive leanings throughout the campaign, defeated two of the state’s congressional representatives, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, and was declared the victor by the Associated Press.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

But sometimes the person trying to help you through a weak moment is, for the duration of that task, just a person—not a pundit or podcaster with problematic leanings.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2026

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

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