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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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
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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
Bhavya Ancha, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
Accessibility 'is about choice,' Uber rep says Older adults often face transportation barriers that can further exacerbate health issues and loneliness.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Claudia Dreifus, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023
Word spread quickly in the country’s relatively small pro-life community—around 90 percent of Britons identify as pro-choice—and Colquhoun set up more groups around the U.K.
—Jessica Bateman, The New Republic, 9 Jan. 2023
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Noun
The Senate faces a critical choice — stop the bill or strip coverage from 10 million people.
—Bhavya Ancha, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
Accessibility 'is about choice,' Uber rep says Older adults often face transportation barriers that can further exacerbate health issues and loneliness.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Adjective
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
Word spread quickly in the country’s relatively small pro-life community—around 90 percent of Britons identify as pro-choice—and Colquhoun set up more groups around the U.K.
—Jessica Bateman, The New Republic, 9 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choice
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Carney’s government is reviewing the purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets to see if there are other options.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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These games could be good opportunities to use bonus bets.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Just over one in seven bets were on the handicap, the second-most popular bet, while 9% of wagers were on the total score.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Season three of Mike White’s chronicle of overprivileged Americans visiting the five-star resort chain/homicide magnet set a string of series bests throughout its run.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Sophomore Darren Haggerty of Viewpoint, the school’s top wide receiver, surprised himself with personal bests to win the Division 4 long jump at 22 feet, 8 inches and high jump at 6-6.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The study's authors and outside experts point to the job-demand-control model—a theory that suggests autonomy (control over tasks and schedules) buffers against job stress and its physiological effects.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Transportation is key to independence, and when older adults lose the ability to drive that's often the beginning of the end of their autonomy, said Seth Sternberg, CEO and co-founder of Honor, an in-home care provider.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The primary, on June 24, is considered the defining contest of the election, given the district’s heavy Democratic bent.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Musk later slipped in a jab, suggesting that Trump and the Republicans could never have prevailed in last year’s elections without the $288 million that Musk spent to put them over the top.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Admission is free, and select Sunday games are livestreamed.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Having refs or a select few of them have media availability would probably help folks understand the process a bit more.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 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 22 Jun. 2025.
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