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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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
Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
In crafting a rosé wine, winemakers have a choice of three different methods:
Classic Provence Method: red grapes are picked early with the intent of only using them to make rosé wine.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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
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Noun
The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 July 2025
In crafting a rosé wine, winemakers have a choice of three different methods:
Classic Provence Method: red grapes are picked early with the intent of only using them to make rosé wine.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choice
Noun
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The combination of limited production capacity and expensive weapons sometimes constrained the government’s options.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Your best bet at locating chip seal contractors is to call all the blacktop companies in your area.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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The expectation is that Reigns will disappear for at least a couple of months again, but after what transpired at SummerSlam, WWE’s best bet is for Reigns to return yet again a few months from now in preparation for a marquee singles match with Breakker.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise quarterback is coming off the best year of his career, which began with a life-changing contract, continued with the birth of his first daughter and wrapped with personal bests of a 10-7 record, 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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And with career bests, turning in 55 receptions for 800 yards and a handful of scores in 2021.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Even so, ever since Trump took office for a second time and started to consolidate his control over the entire federal government—including supposedly independent agencies—the autonomy of the Fed has again been called into question.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Instead, managers should empower teams with clear goals, autonomy and accountability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Voting before the primary election is expected to provide Detroiters the flexibility to submit their ballots early and avoid long lines at the polls.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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And, to prevent foreign interference, advertising services to third country sponsors will be banned completely for three months before an election or referendum.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The service has a flat rate of $6.90 and remains limited to an invitation-only group of early users. MORE: Tesla robotaxis begin rolling in Austin, but only for a select few Tesla recently expanded the program’s service area and plans to do so again in the coming weeks, Musk said.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Location matters, and high-quality olivine reserves are concentrated in select regions, most notably Albania and Norway; other countries hold some reserves, including Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Austria, China, South Africa and Mexico.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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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 7 Aug. 2025.
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