1
as in options
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 bets
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 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
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Recent Examples of choices
Early birds have the best choices for rebooking flights for another day.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Lodging choices include hotel studios and suites, condos, townhouses, and single-family homes, and almost everything is ski-in/ski-out and located close to all of the resort’s amenities.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
On the first ballot, members vote for their top three choices.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
However, when participants had the chance to revise their choices in private, compliance dropped to about 50%—still substantially high but a clear indication of how the physical presence of others magnifies the pressure to comply.
—Dr. Sunita Sah, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
In 2023, Allen, 71, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his thoughts regarding Bryan's arrest and life choices.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Additionally, cultural considerations, maintaining the pleasure of eating, financial and medical situations, and your access to food can impact food choices and your ability to obtain your nutrient needs.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
They're known for their great food and fun wine choices.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
That law is why travelers have more choices than just Greyhound or Trailways.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Lodging choices include hotel studios and suites, condos, townhouses, and single-family homes, and almost everything is ski-in/ski-out and located close to all of the resort’s amenities.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
On the first ballot, members vote for their top three choices.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
However, when participants had the chance to revise their choices in private, compliance dropped to about 50%—still substantially high but a clear indication of how the physical presence of others magnifies the pressure to comply.
—Dr. Sunita Sah, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
In 2023, Allen, 71, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his thoughts regarding Bryan's arrest and life choices.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Additionally, cultural considerations, maintaining the pleasure of eating, financial and medical situations, and your access to food can impact food choices and your ability to obtain your nutrient needs.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
They're known for their great food and fun wine choices.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
That law is why travelers have more choices than just Greyhound or Trailways.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choices
Noun
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One of their best options just so happens to have spent 2024 with another team in the American League West.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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And luckily for Mayo (if the Patriots go down this road), one of the top coordinator options has close ties to Maye.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Historically, Rose, Whittaker and Willis all own career bests inside the NCAA top five performances of all-time.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The total for 2024 bests the previous high of $397 million reached in 2009, which was the first season in the new Yankee Stadium and is the last time the Bronx Bombers won the World Series.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Of those 60 selections, many have been traded or allowed to leave while still developing, including John Marino, Michael Kesselring, Matej Blumel and Reid Schaefer.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Below is a detailed list of the city's top locations to enjoy Irish cheese, including cheese mongers, specialist retailers, farmer's markets, wine bars, and restaurants, along with their addresses and brief descriptions of their cheese selections.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pepper since, in recent years, Revolver and Abbey Road have surged ahead as fan favorites in the Beatles' catalog.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Use Less Favorite Toys for Practice - Work with toys your dogs like but aren't their favorites to reduce anxiety about losing the toy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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That fee in turn gets deducted from the purchase price should the customer elect to buy it instead of returning the item.—
Vicki M. Young,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2025
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With every point so critical, will coach Martin St. Louis elect to give Dobes more starts — or perhaps even a run of games at some point?—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Choices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choices. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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