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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
Draymond’s tough assignments Draymond Green has a resume few stoppers in NBA history can boast, with nine All-Defense selections and a Defensive Player of the Year honor to his name.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Sox have interesting decisions to make with Alberto and Páez, who were Rule 5 selections in December.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Drafted in the fourth round in 2019 out of Eastern Michigan, Crosby became a Pro Bowler by 2021, the first of five such selections.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The trio of first team All-Big East selections all scored in double digits and missed three shots between them before halftime.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Plants that support pollinators also make good selections.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
At least as of Friday in the 2026 Bracket Matrix compilation of about 100 bracket selections, MU was a unanimous choice to earn an NCAA berth.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Here are some of the most notable takeaways from voters, including selections from anonymous Oscar ballots.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
McCutchen’s resume is filled with accolades, including the five All-Star selections, four Silver Sluggers, a Gold Glove and the 2013 NL MVP while playing with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Sox have interesting decisions to make with Alberto and Páez, who were Rule 5 selections in December.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Drafted in the fourth round in 2019 out of Eastern Michigan, Crosby became a Pro Bowler by 2021, the first of five such selections.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The trio of first team All-Big East selections all scored in double digits and missed three shots between them before halftime.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Plants that support pollinators also make good selections.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
At least as of Friday in the 2026 Bracket Matrix compilation of about 100 bracket selections, MU was a unanimous choice to earn an NCAA berth.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Here are some of the most notable takeaways from voters, including selections from anonymous Oscar ballots.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
McCutchen’s resume is filled with accolades, including the five All-Star selections, four Silver Sluggers, a Gold Glove and the 2013 NL MVP while playing with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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Popular choices include simple carbohydrates like cereal, granola, white bread, or pastries.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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These are policy choices the governments have to make.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The order-to-go coffee is properly made, and the pastry options are substantial.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bars have had a lot of success with non-alcoholic options, including mocktails and non-alcoholic beers and have expanded their food and social activities, said Wadford.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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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Prediction markets are exchanges where people can place bets on the outcome of almost anything.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2026
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Experts told the Times that the late bets mirrored insider trading.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The researchers also noted low water content in the samples, which are characteristic of tektites more generally.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Two years ago, an ice cream truck toured Broward and Palm Beach counties with free samples of Publix’s eight limited-edition flavors.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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