1
as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
you have no choice: you have to go to the conference
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in bet
a person or thing that is chosen
my choice for best song of all time
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in election
the act or process of selecting
you'll have to make a choice eventually
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in select
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
choice chocolates for which chocolate lovers are willing to pay extra
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
thus far, the pool of applicants for the job has been less than choice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of choice
Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
How did the state of cinema or the state of the world play into the choice of the embrace?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 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
See All Example Sentences for choice
Noun
His sons’ career choices mirrored their father’s: Louis, the oldest, named after his dad, went into the Navy.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
How did the state of cinema or the state of the world play into the choice of the embrace?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 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
-
Luckily, so many great options just went on sale for the fourth of July, with brands like Sam Edelman, Steve Madden, and Tommy Hilifger coming in at new-low prices.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
-
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Noun
-
So, those wanting to hedge their bets and increase their chances of landing a blue-collar job may wish to look at general maintenance and repair jobs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
-
That was the case last summer, too, but the Pacers new outlook actually makes a development bet make more sense now.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
-
In just 30 games, averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds on 36% shooting from 3-point range, all marks that were personal bests.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
-
Both sums are weekly bests for Lake, who co-authored each song on the LP.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Noun
-
This enables autonomy while still engaging collaboration and cohesion.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
-
Founded in 2011, the foundation has become one of the largest organizations in the world dedicated to promoting females’ safety and social and economic autonomy, according to Chanel.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Noun
-
Trump alleged the poll amounted to election interference and a violation of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
-
Party chair elections are rarely on the radars of high-level party leaders like governors and senators, Jones said, which can end up having unexpected outcomes.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 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
-
Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
-
The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choice. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share