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
Dim your outdoor fairy lights and set your outdoor table, because these selections are telling us that backyard party season has finally arrived.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The Sacramento Bee set off to find the best selections and deals to help celebrate mom.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Keep reading for more of my mom’s selections, up to 78 percent off.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Remote Accessible Vote-By-Mail system allows voters to make their ballot selections using compatible technology in the privacy of their home.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Then the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams traded up Thursday night to make headline selections.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
All 257 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft have been made.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The full list of the Steelers' selections can be found here.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The Sacramento Bee set off to find the best selections and deals to help celebrate mom.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Keep reading for more of my mom’s selections, up to 78 percent off.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Remote Accessible Vote-By-Mail system allows voters to make their ballot selections using compatible technology in the privacy of their home.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Then the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams traded up Thursday night to make headline selections.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
All 257 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft have been made.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The full list of the Steelers' selections can be found here.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Career, your choices set the tone for how others rely on you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tierra Reina’s entree choices were Veracruzana or barbacoa, made with beef tongue and cheek.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Montreal’s five dangerous options on its top unit will be a mighty challenge for the Sabres’ penalty kill.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Paul and Barlow spent several minutes in the second half playing in the frontcourt, giving Nurse options to switch seamlessly while playing small when other Sixers bigs dealt with foul trouble.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Some chefs offer bites similar to what is offered on their restaurant menus; others curate samplings that are exclusive to the event.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most of that has gone to long-term bets on radical life-extension projects for humans, some intended to defeat aging altogether.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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From prep race success to trainer Bob Baffert’s resume, Steve Kornacki previews the biggest storylines and best bets.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Noun
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All hamburger samples will be served as half-portions (3 ounces), and event proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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These have all been opportunistic samples from taxidermists.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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