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 selections for the Red Sea Competition, focused on films from the Arab world, Africa and Asia, as well as for the Special Screenings, Arab Spectacular and International Spectacular sidebars were also revealed.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
New Orleans is expected to receive fourth- and fifth-round selections in next year's NFL draft as part of the deal.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
One baseball writer thinks the Phillies can land another backstop with multiple All-Star selections to his name.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The quartet of projects represents a widening scope for the Taipei company, which has steadily built credentials through festival selections, streaming deals and local box office success since 2017.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The versatile defensive backs would’ve been likely selections in the upcoming NFL draft, but both players suffered season-ending injuries in September.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
The Michelin Guide announced its first-ever restaurant selections for the American South.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Inside is a food lover's delight with gourmet selections made using ingredients from France, Portugal, Morocco, and Italy.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
While boot trends have been getting taller in recent years, plenty of ankle-height selections still made it onto our list of recs for this season.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2025
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
New Orleans is expected to receive fourth- and fifth-round selections in next year's NFL draft as part of the deal.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
One baseball writer thinks the Phillies can land another backstop with multiple All-Star selections to his name.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The quartet of projects represents a widening scope for the Taipei company, which has steadily built credentials through festival selections, streaming deals and local box office success since 2017.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The versatile defensive backs would’ve been likely selections in the upcoming NFL draft, but both players suffered season-ending injuries in September.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
The Michelin Guide announced its first-ever restaurant selections for the American South.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Inside is a food lover's delight with gourmet selections made using ingredients from France, Portugal, Morocco, and Italy.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
While boot trends have been getting taller in recent years, plenty of ankle-height selections still made it onto our list of recs for this season.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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Those policy choices have contributed to declining aquifers and greater vulnerability when rainfall is insufficient.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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People are acting entirely too entitled to information about each other's private reproductive choices.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite these real dangers, our law enforcement shows incredible restraint in exhausting all options before force is escalated.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Outside of a few ironic comments, there was effectively no talk about bets or spreads or parlays throughout the entire eleven innings.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jupiter always takes big swings and makes huge bets to win large.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On the day of the crash, the FBI collected pictures of the car’s exterior, paint samples and other evidence, according to an affidavit filed by the Justice Department.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their knack for samples, melodies, and sculpting moments of bliss is intoxicating.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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