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
But one day shy of the deadline, fewer than half have made their selections.
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Sam Schulz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Doing so can lead to prioritizing different first-round selections, particularly later in Round 1.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The coalition of companies will be given a first look at all official selections of the Black Star International Film Festival.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
That inclusivity has been on display with the selections of both Lamar and Ocasio, the latter of whom Jay-Z praised in a statement tied to the announcement.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The Fei Mu Awards, for emerging filmmakers making films in the Chinese language are disbursed to selections in the festival’s Hidden Dragons strand.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
First and Second-Team selections will be chosen by a panel of media members, broadcasters, former players and other officials, and there will also be fan vote component.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Start with the fact that these guys have zero artificial amplification, and many of their selections—Shakedown Street, Help on the Way, Estimated Prophet and Terrapin Station, to name a few—rely, in their original forms, on pedal effects, reverb, electric keys and other conveniences of voltage.
—John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Sam Schulz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Doing so can lead to prioritizing different first-round selections, particularly later in Round 1.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The coalition of companies will be given a first look at all official selections of the Black Star International Film Festival.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
That inclusivity has been on display with the selections of both Lamar and Ocasio, the latter of whom Jay-Z praised in a statement tied to the announcement.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The Fei Mu Awards, for emerging filmmakers making films in the Chinese language are disbursed to selections in the festival’s Hidden Dragons strand.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
First and Second-Team selections will be chosen by a panel of media members, broadcasters, former players and other officials, and there will also be fan vote component.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Start with the fact that these guys have zero artificial amplification, and many of their selections—Shakedown Street, Help on the Way, Estimated Prophet and Terrapin Station, to name a few—rely, in their original forms, on pedal effects, reverb, electric keys and other conveniences of voltage.
—John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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But the pitching market will have some choices.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Knapp’s team monitors web traffic data to identify the largest culprits, though DAZN anti-piracy manager Samuel Farkas said the company also keeps an eye on social media discussions to pick out rising choices.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This year, Spirit Halloween has options for dressing up like the unlikely besties, with costumes from both their Shiz days and post-graduation lives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Larger platforms, such as HBO Max, Netflix, and Prime Video, provide extensive parental control options.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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What better way to nestle into cozy season than a soup swap or soup tasting where everyone can share small samplings of their favorite recipe?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That spurred traders to ramp up bets that the Fed will cut rates in October, providing a boost for stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Conversely, most high-risk bets don’t pay off.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The evidence that Song was the shooter comes from a green mask the assailant wore from which samples that tested positive for Song’s DNA were taken and from interviews with cooperating sources, FBI Special Agent Clark Wiethorn testified at the hearing.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The two-hour experience includes bourbon samples, a cocktail, and the use of paranormal investigation tools.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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