first choice
Noun
Meaning
The most suitable and most optimal choice.
The prime cut.
The one with the highest ranking.
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According to a royal biography by Robert Jobson, the tiara was rumoured to be Meghan Markle's first choice for her wedding, but the Queen reportedly preferred she wore one that did not have links to Russia.
A 2008 review of the available T-shaped copper IUDs recommended that the TCu 380A and the TCu 280S be used as the first choice for copper IUDs because those two models have the lowest failure rates and the longest lifespans.
Among those considering Warren — though not necessarily picking her as first choice — fewer today think she could probably defeat Mr. Trump than thought so last fall.
Although Booker frequently drew praise from activists and polling indicated many Democratic voters had a favorable opinion of him, he struggled to convince voters he should be their first choice.
After Parnami’s resignation in early 2018, Raje again got her way as the central leadership had to take back the candidature of Shekhawat, who was its first choice for heading the party in Rajasthan.
Bernard was considered "everyone's favorite character" from Maniac Mansion, and was the clear first choice for the protagonists.