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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European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said in a statement on Tuesday that elections were the "sole choice of the citizens," adding that "together, the commission and member states are building a stronger, more independent Europe."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It sounds like an either/or choice, but it doesn’t have to be.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The juxtaposition of career- and kid-related decor was an intentional choice Farr made to reflect the phase of life she was in for much of the time she occupied the home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Matt: Why are people making out that it's a binary choice?

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

I am thousands of miles away in France, but somehow I am still here in Washington, and I have no choice but to run home.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

choice

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