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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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
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Own your story, and choices will follow naturally.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent retail developments on Manhattan’s choicest shopping streets, however, are painting a different picture.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The voter can review all the choices again before actually depositing it in the ballot box.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Own your story, and choices will follow naturally.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Recent retail developments on Manhattan’s choicest shopping streets, however, are painting a different picture.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choice
Noun
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Specialty shops, coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants could share 200 acres of trails, pocket parks, wooded landscapes and a lazy creek with a combination of residential options.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The summer season will surely attract more families with young kids, but unlike other New England coastal destinations, the main draw in Mystic is not the beach—though there are a few solid options for sun and sand nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The market grew jittery after expenditure outlooks continued to shoot through the roof in Big Tech earnings last week, as companies doubled down on AI bets.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Suites are the best bet for families, as classic rooms are pretty snug.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And if your fourth line is Horvat between Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart, with Bennett — the Conn Smythe Trophy winner last spring — as the 13th forward sprinkled in with some shifts, well, that’s a new definition of depth at best-on-best.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The two most notable team stats were points in the paint, where the Aztecs scored 52 points; and turnovers, where the visitors committed six while forcing 22, both season bests.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Such steps would enhance the autonomy and productive capacity of Cuba’s private sector, including farm cooperatives, many of which have the title to their land.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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One pressing issue is the need to protect and expand reproductive autonomy while also addressing the full continuum of Black women’s health.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Before the election, Takaichi had announced a record 122 trillion yen budget for the fiscal year starting April 1, marking a second straight year of record spending and vowing to support households with cost-of-living pressures.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Edible Arrangements Save up to 25% off on select Valentine's Day gifts and get free next-day delivery on orders of $79 or more.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The style code for the Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble SP Neon Paisley Bandana is IQ0620-100and it’s expected to be released in limited quantities from select retailers.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The gist, however, seems to be that extra-terrestrials make contact with a selected few, before promising to go public to the entire world — good luck dealing with the ramifications of that one, human race!—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choice. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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