1
as in choices
a person or thing that is chosen
our selection was the third entrant in the dog show
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of selections
The Bulls have made two first-round selections from North Carolina in their history.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
But there's a difference in the quality of those selections.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
My research revealed that Amazon has one of the best selections, along with some of the best deals online.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 June 2026
On Wednesday — 39 days after the draft concluded — Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo had his first opportunity to share thoughts on the team’s top three selections.
—Pete Sweeney
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime and Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show will all debut selections from their productions.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Miu Miu, The Row, and Phoebe Philo make luxurious selections for those looking to invest.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Breakfast features a Middle Eastern spread that goes beyond the traditional selections.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Some selections come from single barrels chosen exclusively for 1 Hotel Nashville, meaning they genuinely cannot be found anywhere else on earth.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
But there's a difference in the quality of those selections.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026
My research revealed that Amazon has one of the best selections, along with some of the best deals online.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 June 2026
On Wednesday — 39 days after the draft concluded — Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo had his first opportunity to share thoughts on the team’s top three selections.
—Pete Sweeney
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime and Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show will all debut selections from their productions.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Miu Miu, The Row, and Phoebe Philo make luxurious selections for those looking to invest.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Breakfast features a Middle Eastern spread that goes beyond the traditional selections.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Some selections come from single barrels chosen exclusively for 1 Hotel Nashville, meaning they genuinely cannot be found anywhere else on earth.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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Spacious two- and three-bedroom suites are great choices for families, featuring full kitchens and private terraces with ocean views.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Dobbins told Alford that his 2026 choices were down to two.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Food and drink Perhaps the easiest way to distinguish a run-of-the-mill all-inclusive from a luxury one is the food and beverage options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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And there are multiple debt relief options available to explore now, from debt consolidation loans to debt management programs to even credit card debt forgiveness and bankruptcy for extreme cases.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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There will be 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors and samplings from more than 25 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts along with live music and silent auction.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The cases of Legionnaires' disease, a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, which can live in mist and water systems, prompted the SNHD to conduct environmental samplings at the Wynn, confirming its systems were infected with the bacteria.—
Carly Sauvageau,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those bets cash the same as any other.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Kalshi has also flagged and fined political candidates who have used insider knowledge of their own races to make bets.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Omene plans to regularly measure blood samples and track changes in cancer markers, and biopsy participants' abdominal fat cells every six months, to see how those respond, in terms of hormones or inflammation.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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The synthetic pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin, which the EPA calls a possible human carcinogen, was detected on nearly half of all samples.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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