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

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He neither drinks alcohol nor drives a car and his hobby of choice is raising parrots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Until then, the average investor’s choice is between moving everything into cash, or strapping in for the ride.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Investors hooked on monitoring the situation in Iran over the long weekend and trying to read market tea-leaves may have no choice but to take a look at cryptocurrencies that trade 24/7.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That was a polar bear no-no, but they didn’t have a choice.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.