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as in choices
a person or thing that is chosen
our selection was the third entrant in the dog show
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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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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
Shop from cute shoe selections like these versatile hiking boots and these hybrid slipper boots that will keep your feet nice and toasty.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Amtrak is focusing on Madison, Watertown and Pewaukee for potential stops, based on spacing of the cities and ridership potential – though Magliari noted no selections are final until the end of the planning process.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Snag a seat at the bar for selections from the raw bar and lighter bites, or kick it family style and share some of their many entrees and sides.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
There are several selections under $35, like this two-piece lounge set or these mini-flare yoga pants.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The Timberwolves have no first-round selections available to trade.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The prevailing sentiment at the time was that with two in-their-prime Hall of Famers leading the way, those Clippers first rounders would be late selections.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
The selections span the globe, from nature-forward escapes and under-the-radar cities to classic destinations being reimagined in new ways.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The selections were chosen because of their cultural and literary influence, not to promote a particular faith tradition, according to the TEA.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Amtrak is focusing on Madison, Watertown and Pewaukee for potential stops, based on spacing of the cities and ridership potential – though Magliari noted no selections are final until the end of the planning process.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Snag a seat at the bar for selections from the raw bar and lighter bites, or kick it family style and share some of their many entrees and sides.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
There are several selections under $35, like this two-piece lounge set or these mini-flare yoga pants.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The Timberwolves have no first-round selections available to trade.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The prevailing sentiment at the time was that with two in-their-prime Hall of Famers leading the way, those Clippers first rounders would be late selections.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
The selections span the globe, from nature-forward escapes and under-the-radar cities to classic destinations being reimagined in new ways.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The selections were chosen because of their cultural and literary influence, not to promote a particular faith tradition, according to the TEA.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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The regime blames its bankruptcy on sanctions and claims to be working toward their removal while making foreign policy choices guaranteed to trigger more sanctions.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Known for her daring wardrobe choices that combine burlesque, fairytale and midwestern elements, players will be able to embody her trailblazing style in the game.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many utilities across the country have spent the last several years slowly retiring their oldest and dirtiest coal facilities, and replacing that energy with a mix of newer, low-cost options including gas plants and renewables.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pottery-making, pottery painting, candle-making, and paint-and-sip classes are popular Valentine’s Day options.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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Oysterville Sea Farms is the place to see the best oyster beds and watch the boats come in and out and Goose Point Family Farm and Oystery offers samplings and oysters for purchase.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The activation extends throughout Grand Central with its Grand Brasserie and Campbell restaurants offering samplings and bottle engravings with purchase at Central Cellars.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The firm had been the inspiration that led him to a career in venture capital, and John Doerr, the legendary Kleiner rainmaker who made early bets on Google, Amazon, and Netscape, had been his role model.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sportsbooks set odds and accept bets on games and players and are often tied to casinos, operating both online and in physical locations.—
Sofia Chierchio,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The sheriff has not confirmed whether the DNA samples were blood.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, Colossal hopes the BioVault will hold more than a million samples covering more than 10,000 species.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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