1
as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
you have no choice: you have to go to the conference
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2
as in bet
a person or thing that is chosen
my choice for best song of all time
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
that school accepts only the choice of the city's crop of high school students
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4
as in autonomy
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
the prisoner had no choice but to do what he was told
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5
as in election
the act or process of selecting
you'll have to make a choice eventually
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as in select
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
choice chocolates for which chocolate lovers are willing to pay extra
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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
thus far, the pool of applicants for the job has been less than choice
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3
as in selected
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
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Recent Examples of choice
Questlove, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
There's no questioning in the choices that he's made, and then that provides room to really commit to his story.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Gift options include a roaster’s choice monthly subscription of single origin beans ($25), sourced from small farms, a Black Mirror scale ($59) or an AeroPress ($45).
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Every Black person has an uncle who is hard-core about racial justice, and mine was equally hard-core in his disapproval of Sammy’s choice.
—Questlove, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
There's no questioning in the choices that he's made, and then that provides room to really commit to his story.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Plants with wide flat flowers like California native buckwheats (Eriogonum sp.) are choice nectar plants for many butterflies.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Gift options include a roaster’s choice monthly subscription of single origin beans ($25), sourced from small farms, a Black Mirror scale ($59) or an AeroPress ($45).
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choice
Noun
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The interim government turned to China and Pakistan to rebalance Bangladesh’s options and secure tangible gains in defense cooperation and economic assistance.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Coffee drinks brewed with Magnolia Coffee, tea, smoothies and pastries were available, along with breakfast options, handhelds and pizzas.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Create your new sportsbook account and bet $5 on any game to get a chance at $300 in bonus bets.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lubin is +600, meaning a $100 bet would profit $600 if Lubin wins.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention, some of the leagues' bests have graced his work, including Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The kicking game was so bad that Freeman sounded like Brian Kelly at his sarcastic best when asked about Noah Burnette, Erik Schmidt and Marcello Diomede combining to miss two extra points and one field goal.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While medically assisted suicide isn’t a mainstream cause of any one political party, conversations about potential legislation happen more in progressive circles and often in connection with arguments about bodily autonomy.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Justice Anthony Kennedy’s original opinion, written in 2015, emphasized ideas about individual autonomy, safeguarding children and families, and maintaining the social order.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What about the group winning a democratic election in 2006?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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There have been a few instances since the election, Geller says, where clients have wondered ahead of a trip how they’ll be received abroad.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Options are from a select menu.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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From November 5 to December 5, 2025, riders can enjoy the brand’s largest discounts ever — up to $900 off on select electric bikes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The carbon nanofiber provides mechanical stability, abundant pore channels, and excellent electrolyte wettability, while the cobalt sites catalyze the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choice. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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