selections

noun

plural of selection
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 Both Maurice and Henri Richard were tap-in Hall of Fame selections. — David J. Neal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Blanco and añejo tequila are classic margarita liquor selections. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 Four former draftees are defensemen, ranging from selections in the 2021-2024 draft. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 29 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 Yet the breadth of selections is hardly inclusive, given its focus primarily on Christianity, to the exclusion of other faiths. — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 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. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 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. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 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
  1. choices
  2. options
  3. samplings
  4. bets
  5. samples
Noun
  • Additionally, the platform should align with the cultural values of the organization and also the personal choices of the individual.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • In contrast, 529s offer more investing options and withdrawals for qualified expenses are tax free.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • 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.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of samplings
Noun
  • As tech stocks waver on doubts the AI boom will prove sustainable, India is emerging as a safe haven for global investors looking to hedge their bets and weather the volatility, Bloomberg wrote.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026
  • The market is currently pricing in one 25 basis point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year, though comments made by Warsh at a meeting of global central bankers this week have led to investors paring their bets monetary tightening.
    — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of bets
Noun
  • The arrival marks the beginning of the mission’s most important phase as scientists prepare to investigate the asteroid up close and eventually collect samples for return to Earth.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board detected the elevated bacteria levels after testing samples collected in late June, State Parks officials said.
    — Madison Smalstig July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of samples

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“Selections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selections. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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