as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
showed artistic proclivities at an early age
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Recent Examples of proclivity
Brooklyn could use his toughness streak, in addition to his shooting and vocal proclivities.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
Between McIlroy's driver controversy and his proclivity to skip media after rounds at the last two majors, there has been plenty to talk about regarding the World No. 2.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The exchange underscored how Musk’s business ventures could get caught in the crosshairs of any feud with the president, who is known to have a proclivity for retribution.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 June 2025
So far, no specific studies have determined what link, if any, GLP-1 medications have to proclivity for sugary perfumes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
Between McIlroy's driver controversy and his proclivity to skip media after rounds at the last two majors, there has been plenty to talk about regarding the World No. 2.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The exchange underscored how Musk’s business ventures could get caught in the crosshairs of any feud with the president, who is known to have a proclivity for retribution.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 June 2025
So far, no specific studies have determined what link, if any, GLP-1 medications have to proclivity for sugary perfumes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proclivity
Noun
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Because many young parents grew up at a time when diseases like measles were not common, there can be a tendency to not recognize their seriousness.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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According to this report, such a tendency creates a false sense of immediacy, which can have a negative impact of real social relationships.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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At the Soul Train Awards in 1997, Da Brat arrived outfitted in a similarly referential look, but her look evoked tomboy inclinations.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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At a June 5 press conference, one day after the General Assembly closed the regular 2024 session, the governor gave his strongest indication to date of an inclination to seek another four-year term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
Noun
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This combination of process understanding and technical aptitude creates a powerful force for rapid, relevant application development.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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That his tantalizing talent was matched by a preternatural aptitude.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
Noun
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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So why does Stovall have such an affinity for Charlotte?—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Chris Drumgoole, President of DXC Global Infrastructure Solutions, told me that DXC has an affinity for mission-critical environments.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Proclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclivity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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