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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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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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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
From the supplier’s side, rolling paper choice can also shape how a cannabis brand positions itself in the market.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
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
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Noun
One of the most poignant choices is to intercut scratchy film of the train that in 1921 transported the Unknown Soldier to Rome in a coffin draped with patriotic banners and flowers, to be enshrined in the Altar of the Fatherland with an eternal flame at the Vittorio Emanuele II monument.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
From the supplier’s side, rolling paper choice can also shape how a cannabis brand positions itself in the market.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Add in the influence of surf culture and the result is some seriously choice people-watching.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choice
Noun
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Another con was having fewer options in rural or suburban regions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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If not covered, check alternative options like FEMA assistance or other reimbursement programs.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bet On Leverage, Not Grind Great companies rise on asymmetric bets, not incremental, linear effort.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Though the Cowboys are unlikely to trade Parsons, the Packers seem like the best bet if a team were to pry him away from Dallas.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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The first-time All-Star would have career bests in ERA, WHIP (0.97) and ERA+ (131) if the season ended today.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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For independent, rural hospitals, the networks are an alternative to shutting down or reducing services, or to giving up local autonomy and joining a large hospital system.—
Arielle Zionts,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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Witches were no longer solely perceived as agents of Satan, but cool girls and women who had agency and autonomy over their lives.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The off-year fight for Virginia’s governorship is, so far, shaping up to be a backlash election that could return state power to Democrats after Republicans secured control of Congress and the presidency in 2024.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Aug. 2025
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The inquiry raised questions about the boundaries between criminal prosecution and political activity during election seasons, as well as the OSC's role when allegations involve career prosecutors rather than policy appointees.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Taxes and fees extra in select states.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Zeagoo Button Cardigan Sweater is currently as little as $10 in select shades, like beige and khaki, while other autumn-ready colors, such as caramel and deep green, start at just $15.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An excellent crosser of the ball, though, so every cloud.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Easy to throw on with jeans, a maxi skirt, or wide-leg palazzo pants, this Wiholl polo is an excellent choice at just $15.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choice. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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