Synonyms choice
choice ▪ favourite ▪ preference ▪ selection ▪ pick
These are all words for a person or thing that is chosen, or that is liked more than others.
choice a person or thing that is chosen:
She’s the obvious choice for the job.
favourite/favorite a person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type:
Which one’s your favourite?
preference a thing that is liked better or best:
Tastes and preferences vary from individual to individual.
favourite or preference?
Your favourites are the things you like best, and that you have, do, listen to, etc. often; your preferences are the things that you would rather have or do if you can choose.
selection a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group:
A selection of reader’s comments are published below.
pick (rather informal) a person or thing that is chosen:
She was his pick for best actress.
Patterns
somebody’s choice/favourite/pick for something
somebody’s choice/selection/pick as something
an obvious choice/favourite/selection
a(n) excellent/good/popular/fine choice/selection