overwhelming preference

[/ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ ˈprɛfərəns/]
noun phrasepl: overwhelming preferences
preferência esmagadora
1. a strongly dominant choice or liking that is clearly favored by the vast majority of people or by someone with great intensity
There is an overwhelming preference among voters for the new economic policy.
Há uma preferência esmagadora entre os eleitores pela nova política econômica.
2. a decisive or dominant choice that far exceeds any alternative options in terms of support or favor
The overwhelming preference for remote work has changed corporate culture.
A preferência esmagadora pelo trabalho remoto mudou a cultura corporativa.
This phrase is frequently used in political debates, market research, and public opinion polling in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it often appears in news media discussing elections and consumer behavior. In the USA, it's commonly used in business contexts discussing market trends and employee preferences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strong preferenceclear preferencedominant preferencemarked preferencepronounced preference
Antonyms / Antônimos
slight preferenceweak preferencemarginal preferenceindifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preferência esmagadora
most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Brazil
preferência avassaladora
alternative expression used in Brazil with similar intensity
Portugal
preferência avassaladora
commonly used in Portuguese media and political discourse
General English
overwhelming preference
used in academic, business, and political contexts

Related Words

preferenceoverwhelmingconsensusmajority opinionoverwhelming support

Related Idioms & Phrases

by an overwhelming margin
overwhelming consensus
overwhelming majority
the preference is clear
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