1
as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
you have no choice: you have to go to the conference
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in bet
a person or thing that is chosen
my choice for best song of all time
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in election
the act or process of selecting
you'll have to make a choice eventually
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in select
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
choice chocolates for which chocolate lovers are willing to pay extra
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
thus far, the pool of applicants for the job has been less than choice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of choice
Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Among a dizzying choice of tours, a few standouts include a Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with Palermo Street Food Tours, where tales of conquest are woven into arancini, panelle, and pani ca’ meusa tastings.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
When to Save the Most on HelloFresh Subscriptions HelloFresh almost always has some sort of deal going, whether to bring in new customers with an especially choice HelloFresh coupon, or bring back previous customers with HelloFresh discount codes and retention offers.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for choice
Noun
Okoye, now 26 and with Udinese in Italy, became their first-choice goalkeeper for AFCON 2022 but has only made two appearances since, due to the emergence of current first-choice Stanley Nwabali.
—Adjective
The key design focus of the game is choice.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for choice
Noun
-
Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
-
Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
Noun
-
Your best bet is to look for a private villa or a hotel that suits your vibe.—
-
The average price target of $115 per share — although below its current share price after last week’s rapid runup — remains well above bearish bets, such as Jefferies’ price target of $53.—
Noun
-
The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
-
Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
Noun
-
It is built for continuous operation, with a 4-hour battery and hot-swappable autonomy.—
-
In the aftermath, Venezuelan society became further split between the wealthy, who wanted to work with the US, and the working class, who sought autonomy from the US.—
Noun
-
What about the group winning a democratic election in 2006?—
-
There have been a few instances since the election, Geller says, where clients have wondered ahead of a trip how they’ll be received abroad.—
Adjective
-
House Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi is prominently featured at the top of the site, alongside members of the House select committee on the riot.—
-
Lenovo plans to roll out Qira on select Lenovo devices in Q1 2026.—
Adjective
-
But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
-
Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
Adjective
-
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.—
-
The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.—
Cite this Entry
“Choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choice. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share