Synonyms of choices

choices

noun

plural of choice

1

as in options

the power, right, or opportunity to choose

you have no choice: you have to go to the conference

Synonyms & Similar Words

• options
• alternatives
• preferences
• ways
• selections
• liberties
• elections
• picks
• discretions
• votes
• volitions
• druthers
• determinations
• wills
• says
• voices
• proclivities
• predilections
• likings
• inclinations
• tendencies
• free wills
• propensities
• judgments
• partialities
• discernments
• penchants
• perspicacities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forces
• obligations
• coercions
• duties
• duresses
• Hobson's choices

2

as in bets

a person or thing that is chosen

my choice for best song of all time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bets
• selections
• favorites
• options
• candidates
• chosen
• nominees
• picks
• preferences
• nominations
• appointments
• likes
• likings
• electives
• designations
• appointees
• selectees
• preselections

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejectees

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

• best
• qualities
• elites
• aristocracies
• elect
• societies
• royalties
• Halls of Fame
• tops
• flowers
• A-lists
• picks
• creams
• pinks
• primes
• prides
• upper crusts
• establishments
• priesthoods
• fat
• crème de la crème
• nobilities
• illuminati
• upper classes
• gentries
• corps d'elite
• top drawers
• caviars
• who's whos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• millions
• masses
• multitudes
• commoners
• herds
• mobs
• unwasheds
• rank and files
• hoi polloi

4

as in wills

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

• options
• wills
• autonomies
• preferences
• selections
• alternatives
• volitions
• free wills
• accords
• elections
• devices
• proclivities
• predilections
• predispositions
• tendencies
• inclinations
• propensities
• leanings
• dispositions
• bents
• ways
• picks
• penchants
• discretions
• partialities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• constraints
• pressures
• forces
• compulsions
• coercions
• duresses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of choices

George initially selected about 100 images before the choices were narrowed to roughly a third for the exhibition. — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

If Chrissie represents someone who opts into the ruling system, Paul’s character shows that there are choices even within this world’s oppressive parameters. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

Ororo expanded its Heated Liner Collection in September 2026, which widens sizing and style choices for holiday orders. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

In general, the reduction of decision-making to easy choices was, for me, possibly the most relaxing element of all. — Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Their choices will be no easier then; the cost of reaching an agreement will be far greater. — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

And although the menu shifts from week to week, rest assured that whatever choices lie before you, good eats are in store. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Some of those choices, such as the village’s promotion of tourism to visitors largely unaware of the threat, appeared to be financially motivated, according to current and former officials who worked on flood response. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Our responsibility is to make the choices, provide the clarity, and create the conditions for our teams to do their best work. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026