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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Relevance
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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
Over the years, Grains and Taps has expanded from selling local and worldwide beer selections to offering their own brews, opened a second location at Pine Tree Plaza and added a restaurant.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Expect high-end steaks on the menu, along with options that a raw bar and other seafood selections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Quarterback Dylan D’Epifanio was among Northwood’s second-team, all-league selections.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Cordell's work has been recognized countless times, including as Best of the Year selections by the New York Times, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Cape Bottle Room Cape Bottle Room focuses on nonalcoholic wines and aperitifs, particularly selections from South Africa.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
The Newberry Consort explores how instruments also evolved thanks to technological innovations, contrasting music from the Renaissance against similar selections from the Middle Ages.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins have all seven of their own picks and have the Philadelphia Eagles’ and Houston Texans’ third-round selections.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Expect high-end steaks on the menu, along with options that a raw bar and other seafood selections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Sign up for the Goings On newsletter to receive their selections, and other cultural recommendations, in your inbox.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Quarterback Dylan D’Epifanio was among Northwood’s second-team, all-league selections.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Cordell's work has been recognized countless times, including as Best of the Year selections by the New York Times, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Cape Bottle Room Cape Bottle Room focuses on nonalcoholic wines and aperitifs, particularly selections from South Africa.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
The Newberry Consort explores how instruments also evolved thanks to technological innovations, contrasting music from the Renaissance against similar selections from the Middle Ages.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins have all seven of their own picks and have the Philadelphia Eagles’ and Houston Texans’ third-round selections.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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With Kate in red, Queen Camilla in blue, and Brigitte in white, the three women’s color choices made up the colors of France’s flag, as well as the colors of the Union Jack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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When the choices aren’t great, pushing things can easily worsen situations.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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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 10 Jan. 2026.
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