choice

[chois] / tʃɔɪs /

ADJECTIVE

excellent; superior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

best excellent preferred prime superior

STRONG

10 elect elite exclusive fine nice prize special valuable winner

WEAK

24-karat A-1 exceptional exquisite first-class hand-picked popular precious preferential rare select solid-gold top-drawer uncommon unusual

Antonyms

STRONG

bad common ordinary poor unimportant unrefined worst

WEAK

inferior

NOUN

power to select; selection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alternative decision distinction election favorite finding judgment opportunity option pick preference variety vote

STRONG

appraisal cull determination discretion discrimination druthers evaluation extract rating say substitute verdict volition weakness

WEAK

choosing cup of tea free will

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hate indecision rejection

Example Sentences

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Still, the choice of Casey’s is somewhat surprising.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Marketers may not always have a choice on disclosure as regulators begin to step in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Kavanagh, 78, is a New Englander by birth and Californian by choice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

And "not fit for purpose" has become the phrase of choice for reforming politicians.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It was oily of me, but I had no choice.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu