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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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
All four of those players, and a few other likely first-round selections, were all among those in the studio for the announcement of the lottery results Sunday at Chicago’s Navy Pier.
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Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Having two first-round selections in 2026 could be a boon for the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
The Heat came away with one-time NBA All-Star guard Tyler Herro (13th overall pick in 2019) and three-time NBA All-Star center Bam Adebayo (14th overall pick in 2017) with its last two lottery selections.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Already with Walker, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and the possible free-agency returns of Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum, just imagine the possibilities (including trade possibilities) with Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson or Darius or Acuff as potential Atlanta selections.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Atkins’ résumé includes a WNBA championship with Washington in 2019, an Olympic gold medal in 2021 at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, and two All-Star selections in 2021 and 2022.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Denver’s top three selections in the draft are at this point set to attend and participate in rookie minicamp on injury protection deals rather than having their actual contracts agreed to.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Footwear News, 7 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
Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Having two first-round selections in 2026 could be a boon for the Hornets.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
The Heat came away with one-time NBA All-Star guard Tyler Herro (13th overall pick in 2019) and three-time NBA All-Star center Bam Adebayo (14th overall pick in 2017) with its last two lottery selections.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Already with Walker, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and the possible free-agency returns of Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum, just imagine the possibilities (including trade possibilities) with Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson or Darius or Acuff as potential Atlanta selections.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Atkins’ résumé includes a WNBA championship with Washington in 2019, an Olympic gold medal in 2021 at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, and two All-Star selections in 2021 and 2022.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Denver’s top three selections in the draft are at this point set to attend and participate in rookie minicamp on injury protection deals rather than having their actual contracts agreed to.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Footwear News, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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But his injury does raise more concerns about the manager’s choices in what is becoming a problem position.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Bold décor choices add a touch of color, including the red travertine freestanding display modules and the inlaid blue Autry logo on the floor.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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If the divorce paperwork does not address the loan, or if your former spouse cannot qualify to refinance, talk with your family law attorney about your options.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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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
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Importantly, these were not isolated bets.—
Paul Hardart,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Otherwise, Uber and Lyft are your best bets.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Noun
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One system, known as the variable gap system, measures thermal conductivity by tracking how heat moves through molten salt samples.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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How microplastics ended up in Amazonian tadpoles A team led by ecologist Fabrielle Barbosa de Araújo of the Federal University of Pará collected 20 water samples and 100 tadpoles from each of five temporary rainwater ponds at Gunma Ecological Park in Pará state, Brazil, in April 2025.—
Ryan Brennan
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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