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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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
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
But when the Princess of Wales visited Reggio Emilia, Italy earlier this month for a two-day visit studying early childhood development—which has been described as her life’s work—her style choices felt a little different, according to Bethan Holt, fashion director at The Telegraph.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 24 May 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In a three-way race between first-time candidates, Julie Aldridge, a substitute teacher in Olathe who was endorsed by the pro-choice Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus, defeated her main rival, Melissa Hershey, a registered nurse and paraprofessional who was endorsed by Kansans for Life.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
That’s the beauty of wine from a region known for its duality; with ideal balance of soft tannins and fresh acidity, Alto Adige Pinot Nero offers lovers of the grape a world of choices.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
But when the Princess of Wales visited Reggio Emilia, Italy earlier this month for a two-day visit studying early childhood development—which has been described as her life’s work—her style choices felt a little different, according to Bethan Holt, fashion director at The Telegraph.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Adjective
That means Paulson gets much of the choicest dialogue and the most colorful invective.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In a three-way race between first-time candidates, Julie Aldridge, a substitute teacher in Olathe who was endorsed by the pro-choice Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus, defeated her main rival, Melissa Hershey, a registered nurse and paraprofessional who was endorsed by Kansans for Life.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choice
Noun
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Their fans spent the holiday weekend pushing back against the idea that the franchise would never be more than a bargain option amid rising prices all around them.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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In the Evening With their sweet flavor and chewy texture, dates are a perfect evening snack to satisfy post-dinner dessert cravings and a healthier alternative to refined sugar options, like cookies or brownies.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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Your best bet is to apply with local moving companies in your city, or check out these side gig platforms.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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That seemed like a safe bet before the teams combined for an unexpected goal fest.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
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Despite the sporadic flips between putting on offensive clinics and going silent, Nazar posted career bests of 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Apponequet deserves to stay in the top-10 by hanging with many of the state’s bests as well.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Graham, constrained by Pete Carroll’s defensive philosophy in Las Vegas last season, should enjoy greater autonomy under his new offense-minded boss, Mike McCarthy.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Following a 2020 investigation by the NYC Commission on Human Rights, NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), moved to require explicit informed consent for drug testing, which proved that prioritizing patient autonomy does not compromise child safety.—
Dr. Mattie Renn,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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An election with democratic conditions would take between seven and nine months of planning, Machado said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Some of these requirements include free and fair elections, the rule of law, an independent judiciary, equal rights, separation of powers, accountability of leaders, political pluralism, a free press, majority rule tempered by minority rights and thoughtful citizen participation.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Netanyahu will convene a limited security consultation on Saturday evening with select ministers and security officials to discuss the developments in Iran negotiations, the source told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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The Barrel Proof series releases select barrels, uncut and non-chill-filtered, several times a year.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Seb Stafford-Bloor’s excellent Transfer Tiers series is moving on to central defenders today.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The right-shot defenseman has had an excellent tournament for Finland, who advanced to the semifinals with a win over Czechia.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Sticking with the manufacturer’s pre-selected stain and paint options is a great way to cut back on unnecessary costs.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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The selected artist will be notified by early October.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choice. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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