Synonyms of selections

selections

noun

plural of selection

1

as in choices

a person or thing that is chosen

our selection was the third entrant in the dog show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choices
• bets
• favorites
• options
• chosen
• candidates
• nominees
• picks
• nominations
• preferences
• appointments
• likes
• likings
• designations
• appointees
• electives
• selectees
• preselections

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejectees

2

as in options

the power, right, or opportunity to choose

the inn's table d'hôte is excellent, but there's very limited selection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• options
• choices
• preferences
• alternatives
• picks
• ways
• elections
• liberties
• discretions
• votes
• volitions
• druthers
• determinations
• wills
• says
• voices
• tendencies
• proclivities
• predilections
• likings
• inclinations
• free wills
• propensities
• partialities
• judgments
• penchants
• discernments
• perspicacities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forces
• duties
• obligations
• coercions
• duresses
• Hobson's choices

3

as in samplings

a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole

a selection of the company's latest line of products for display at the trade show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• samplings
• samples
• cross sections
• samplers
• slices
• examples
• instances
• specimens
• representatives
• illustrations
• classics
• paradigms
• prototypes
• exemplars
• cases
• exemplifications
• archetypes
• microcosms
• loci classici

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of selections

Former Bishop Feehan star Brody Bumila didn’t go in the first round of the MLB draft earlier this month, but the 6-foot-9 lefty with an 100 mph fastball still got paid like one of the top selections. — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026

When balanced with thoughtful material selections and a clear design focus, bold tile can make a bath feel both expressive and harmonious. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

The wine bar offers dozens of selections for every taste, from around California and beyond. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

In a statement released Friday, the NFL stated that an investigation concluded that Gold provided confidential information about the Cardinals’ 2026 NFL draft selections before they were publicly announced. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Jameson maker Pernod Ricard, Patrón owner Bacardi Limited and Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila are just a few of the alcohol companies expanding their mini bottle selections. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

American has also refreshed its premium wine list with California selections for international and transcontinental cabins. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

That year's poor selections were also underscored by Wembanyama going the year prior and Cooper Flagg a year later. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Antetokounmpo has also been named to nine All-NBA teams (seven first-team selections and two second-team selections) and five All-NBA Defensive teams (four first-team selections and one second-team selection) during his career. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026