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
Pitchers and reserves are chosen through the player ballot (which includes votes from players, coaches and managers) and commissioner’s office selections.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
These, of course, are only a handful of the selections in this year’s Best of the Best.
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John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
The wine list includes selections from the owners’ estate, Domaine de Clarisse.
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Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Seven players from Class 3A state runner-up Naperville Central, six players from Benet, and three players each from Naperville North and Neuqua Valley are among the selections.
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Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Japan’s 25 Annecy selections span almost every section of the festival’s program.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
With three first-round selections in the 2027 NFL Draft, the Jets hope finding their franchise quarterback isn’t too far from reach.
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Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Politics plays a role To a degree, politics have always played a role in judicial selections.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Pochettino defended his midfield selections when the roster was announced on May 26.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
These, of course, are only a handful of the selections in this year’s Best of the Best.
—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
The wine list includes selections from the owners’ estate, Domaine de Clarisse.
—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Seven players from Class 3A state runner-up Naperville Central, six players from Benet, and three players each from Naperville North and Neuqua Valley are among the selections.
—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Japan’s 25 Annecy selections span almost every section of the festival’s program.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
With three first-round selections in the 2027 NFL Draft, the Jets hope finding their franchise quarterback isn’t too far from reach.
—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Politics plays a role To a degree, politics have always played a role in judicial selections.
—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Pochettino defended his midfield selections when the roster was announced on May 26.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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The 34-year-old democratic socialist's choices were pitted against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, also of New York, in what will likely be viewed as a big and successful early test at establishing a new faction within the national party.
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May said the outcome reflects the consequences of the choices made that night.
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Starting wings Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler are expected to miss the majority of the season with knee injuries, while Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton could decline their player options.
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The Heat could also add Conwell to its 15-man roster by using a standard contract, with a few different options to sign him in this scenario.
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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.
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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.
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Freddy and Teddy never stop making side bets and busting each other’s chops, mostly about who has the better golf game, this being the locker-room form of brotherly love.
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Prosecutors said Feinman maintained websites that allowed unlicensed gambling businesses to take bets from customers, including customers in California.
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The refs started handing out technical fouls like free samples, slapping Thomas and Hines-Allen with a double technical.
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To complete the project, Byrne brought on inker Paul Wills, who had impressed him with samples posted to Byrne’s website, along with colorists Lovern Kindzierski, Leonard O’Grady, Ruth Resmond and Carlos Lopez, with letterer Patrick Brosseau.
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“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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