Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of selector
More famously, Sven Marquardt, worked as a selector for Berghain for almost two decades.
—
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
This has been confirmed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, numerous selectors who were in the room, and my vote for coach Belichick.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There's also one representative from the Pro Football Writers of America and 17 at-large selectors, including active journalists.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Among that group of five, each of the 50 selectors was asked to vote for three.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The selectors of this year’s Content America’s Copro Pitch six finalists certainly think so.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Last season ended bitterly; UConn had a tournament-worthy resume, but was left out by the NCAA selectors for the first time since 2017.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
There’s a full range of controls for functions like Bluetooth pairing button, power on, tape-type selector, bass, treble and balance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Two shows stand out in a sea of turntablists and selectors.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2025
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
This has been confirmed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, numerous selectors who were in the room, and my vote for coach Belichick.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
There's also one representative from the Pro Football Writers of America and 17 at-large selectors, including active journalists.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Among that group of five, each of the 50 selectors was asked to vote for three.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The selectors of this year’s Content America’s Copro Pitch six finalists certainly think so.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Last season ended bitterly; UConn had a tournament-worthy resume, but was left out by the NCAA selectors for the first time since 2017.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
There’s a full range of controls for functions like Bluetooth pairing button, power on, tape-type selector, bass, treble and balance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Two shows stand out in a sea of turntablists and selectors.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selector
Noun
-
Senate Republicans are sharply divided over how to pursue the SAVE America Act voter ID and citizenship bill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
-
Not long after San Francisco voters passed an empty homes tax in 2022, a coalition of real estate interests sued the city, and in October 2024, a Superior Court judge struck down the law.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
That creates healthy breadth readings and pleases professional stock pickers, though in the past has not been associated with strong index advances.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Dig into the settings or the model picker and select the most capable option.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Next to Qobuz's quality indicator is the audio output device chooser, which the service refers to as Qobuz Connect.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
-
As the commentators in a recent American updating of the traditional Passover Haggadah point out, people who identify as Jews have a much easier time these days thinking of themselves as choosers than as chosen.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Abraham Lincoln was officially declared winner of the 1860 presidential election as electors cast their ballots.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
-
The president is elected through a state elector system, and while the number of electors is set, the way those electors are chosen is largely up to the state and political parties.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selector. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
