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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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
From the quick grab-and-go selections at Martha’s Market to the dress-up atmosphere of the American Audubon Dining Room, there are plenty of options to satiate your appetite.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The wine list boasts around 500 bottles, including Italian wines (at least half are from the Valtellina region) and international selections.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
All base camp selections are expected to be finalized by April.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Pizzas will also be paired with Pali Wine’s Neighborhood Winery selections that include a red and an orange wine.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead of planning for 2027 with those selections — like, say, taking an offensive tackle or a quarterback — the Rams could use the picks on players who would have an opportunity to play right away in 2026.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
And those are only the February selections.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The move comes just days after the Clippers traded James Harden to Cleveland for Darius Garland in a swap of point guards and adds more draft picks to Los Angeles’ growing stockpile of selections.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Wizards are receiving Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks and three second-round selections.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The wine list boasts around 500 bottles, including Italian wines (at least half are from the Valtellina region) and international selections.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
All base camp selections are expected to be finalized by April.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Pizzas will also be paired with Pali Wine’s Neighborhood Winery selections that include a red and an orange wine.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Instead of planning for 2027 with those selections — like, say, taking an offensive tackle or a quarterback — the Rams could use the picks on players who would have an opportunity to play right away in 2026.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
And those are only the February selections.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The move comes just days after the Clippers traded James Harden to Cleveland for Darius Garland in a swap of point guards and adds more draft picks to Los Angeles’ growing stockpile of selections.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Wizards are receiving Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks and three second-round selections.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
Noun
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The success Darnold found led to choices in free agency, every player’s dream.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alarms for doors and windows, smart locks or wearables that detect movement are other options that boost safety and can connect to the caregiver's smartphones.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over half were additives typically added to ultraprocessed foods; the rest were more natural options, such as the use of lemon juice as a preservative or beet juice for color.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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Capital misallocation risk The equity stakes also raise the question of whether the government can be trusted to make the right bets on companies and technologies that will succeed over the long term, Harrell said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Here are the latest gambling odds and prop bets for Super Bowl LX.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Immune response is assessed in the laboratory by analyzing blood samples of people who’ve been vaccinated, while efficacy assessments typically involve seeing how well a vaccine protects against cases of the disease.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the tests, which start typically with urine samples, are easy to misinterpret and often wrong.—
Shoshana Walter,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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