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
Breakfast features a Middle Eastern spread that goes beyond the traditional selections.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Some selections come from single barrels chosen exclusively for 1 Hotel Nashville, meaning they genuinely cannot be found anywhere else on earth.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Delegates to the state conventions don’t mirror the broader electorate, and their candidate selections can often represent more narrow preference of the party base.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Tips for finding super-comfortable jeans Here are some tips for wading through their selections to find the most comfortable pairs a retailer offers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
James was picked to play in the Pro Bowl after his rookie season, the first of his five selections.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 28 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.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
There are upright selections that form neat mounds in mixed beds, and trailing types that are delightful spilling out of container gardens or hanging baskets.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Amazon has one of the most impressive denim skirt selections online, with a wide range of washes, lengths, and fits available.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Some selections come from single barrels chosen exclusively for 1 Hotel Nashville, meaning they genuinely cannot be found anywhere else on earth.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Delegates to the state conventions don’t mirror the broader electorate, and their candidate selections can often represent more narrow preference of the party base.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Tips for finding super-comfortable jeans Here are some tips for wading through their selections to find the most comfortable pairs a retailer offers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
James was picked to play in the Pro Bowl after his rookie season, the first of his five selections.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 28 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.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
There are upright selections that form neat mounds in mixed beds, and trailing types that are delightful spilling out of container gardens or hanging baskets.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Amazon has one of the most impressive denim skirt selections online, with a wide range of washes, lengths, and fits available.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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The project follows a group of friends in their 30s who decide to date by jury, meaning all of their relationship choices are determined by a group vote.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Keep scrolling to check out these options and more of our favorites below, or click here to see the full collection on American Eagle's website.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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There will be 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors and samplings from more than 25 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts along with live music and silent auction.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 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
Noun
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Archer and Joby are establishing significant footprints already with bets in the Middle East, where regulators and governments have readily embraced the new tech.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Some of those bets took time to show returns — six years, in the case of his $1 billion investment in Cisco’s Silicon One architecture — but Robbins is now reaping the rewards.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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In laboratory tests, the team trained their plasma jet on samples of Staphylococcus caprae, a skin bacterium previously detected on the ISS.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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The daughter and Lynette Hooker’s parents provided mouth swab samples Thursday.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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