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
Both Maurice and Henri Richard were tap-in Hall of Fame selections.
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David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
After seven seasons, two All-Star selections, and leading Toronto to multiple playoff appearances, Bichette signed with the Mets in free agency.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Four former draftees are defensemen, ranging from selections in the 2021-2024 draft.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The 12 selections – three for script development, two for post-production and seven for documentary production – represent seven countries, with five of the projects structured as international co-productions.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Yet the breadth of selections is hardly inclusive, given its focus primarily on Christianity, to the exclusion of other faiths.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Blanco and añejo tequila are classic margarita liquor selections.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
The Kings drew rave reviews following the draft with many analysts giving them A grades for the selections of Acuff, Karaban and Sharp.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
After six World Cup selections, more than 150 national team games, six CONCACAF Gold Cup titles and an Olympic bronze medal, Ochoa is hanging up his gloves.
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Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
After seven seasons, two All-Star selections, and leading Toronto to multiple playoff appearances, Bichette signed with the Mets in free agency.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Four former draftees are defensemen, ranging from selections in the 2021-2024 draft.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The 12 selections – three for script development, two for post-production and seven for documentary production – represent seven countries, with five of the projects structured as international co-productions.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Yet the breadth of selections is hardly inclusive, given its focus primarily on Christianity, to the exclusion of other faiths.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Blanco and añejo tequila are classic margarita liquor selections.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
The Kings drew rave reviews following the draft with many analysts giving them A grades for the selections of Acuff, Karaban and Sharp.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
After six World Cup selections, more than 150 national team games, six CONCACAF Gold Cup titles and an Olympic bronze medal, Ochoa is hanging up his gloves.
—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selections
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The 34-year-old democratic socialist's choices were pitted against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, also of New York, in what will likely be viewed as a big and successful early test at establishing a new faction within the national party.
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May said the outcome reflects the consequences of the choices made that night.
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Starting wings Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler are expected to miss the majority of the season with knee injuries, while Draymond Green, Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton could decline their player options.
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The Heat could also add Conwell to its 15-man roster by using a standard contract, with a few different options to sign him in this scenario.
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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.
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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.
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Some of Microsoft’s bets are paying off.
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Why place bets on a player with eroding bargaining power with its memory suppliers?
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The refs started handing out technical fouls like free samples, slapping Thomas and Hines-Allen with a double technical.
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To complete the project, Byrne brought on inker Paul Wills, who had impressed him with samples posted to Byrne’s website, along with colorists Lovern Kindzierski, Leonard O’Grady, Ruth Resmond and Carlos Lopez, with letterer Patrick Brosseau.
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“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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