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the act or process of selecting you'll have to make a choice eventually

Synonyms & Similar Words

choice

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adjective

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singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking the restaurant offers a small but choice list of wines from some of Europe's finest viticultural regions

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun choice contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of choice are alternative, election, option, preference, and selection. While all these words mean "the act or opportunity of choosing or the thing chosen," choice suggests the opportunity or privilege of choosing freely.

freedom of choice

When might alternative be a better fit than choice?

The words alternative and choice can be used in similar contexts, but alternative implies a need to choose one and reject another possibility.

equally attractive alternatives

When is election a more appropriate choice than choice?

Although the words election and choice have much in common, election implies an end or purpose which requires exercise of judgment.

doing a tax return forces certain elections on you

When could option be used to replace choice?

While in some cases nearly identical to choice, option implies a power to choose that is specifically granted or guaranteed.

the option of paying now or later

Where would preference be a reasonable alternative to choice?

The words preference and choice are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, preference suggests a choice guided by one's judgment or predilections.

a preference for cool weather

When is it sensible to use selection instead of choice?

While the synonyms selection and choice are close in meaning, selection implies a range of choice.

a varied selection of furniture

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of choice
Noun
Its delightfully airy open floor plan was a bold choice when it was completed, at a time when contemporary house design favored a maze of walls and rooms. AFAR Media, 14 July 2025 But, for a minimalist, display-worthy option, this one’s a great choice. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Adjective
Flea did an impressive handstand in a T-shirt and underwear to kick things off and later appeared to defy gravity; meanwhile, Anthony Kiedis’ scat-to-sung vocals were as choice as always. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2023 In the pro-choice moment from which Roe emerged, few thought that what happened in Dobbs could ever occur. Claudia Dreifus, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for choice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choice
Noun
  • The combination of limited production capacity and expensive weapons sometimes constrained the government’s options.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • The Colorado college town beat out Cincinnati and Salt Lake City after the festival brass started exploring relocation options in 2024, with Boulder chosen for its mountain views reminiscent of Park City’s own as well as its vibrant arts community.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • The time to place bets is before the market punishes you for being slow.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Those bets might have a better chance of settling as a win and giving you the $150 in bonus bets.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Judge holds career bests of 10.60 in the 100 and 21.85 in the 200.
    Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
  • In 2017, thousands of men ran 400-meter times that were faster than the personal bests of Olympic gold medalists Sanya Richards-Ross and Allyson Felix.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Amid rising arrest quotas and shifting enforcement policies, workers report living in fear, losing wages, and facing mounting pressure to surrender autonomy in exchange for continued employment.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
  • His campaign listed protecting Medicaid, reducing costs, not raising the national deficit, boosting small business growth and giving women autonomy over their health care decisions as McCann's other policy priorities.
    Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Turkish voters punished him and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) in local elections last year.
    Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
  • If the mayor and his bloc won’t act, voters will in the next election.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Some noticed minor banding with select HDR10 video, but updates seem to have mostly fixed it, making this the 2025 TV to beat.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
  • Besides these fan favorites, the retailer is offering $200 off select Breville electrics.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025
  • The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 11 May 2025

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“Choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choice. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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