1
as in choice
the act or process of selecting
his selection of a running mate was a long, tedious affair
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2
as in bet
a person or thing that is chosen
our selection was the third entrant in the dog show
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as in option
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 sampling
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 selection
If their primary needs don’t have great value at a specific selection, an interior offensive lineman could receive heavy consideration.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The 2025 selections span the sounds of folk, jazz, country, pop, comedy, sports, Latin, dance, R&B, tech, choral and musical theater.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Published on April 9, 2025 By Justin Fenner Choosing a single standout watch from the vast selection of novelties at Watches and Wonders is no small task.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
No offense to George Clooney, Michael B. Jordan, Patrick Dempsey or even the latest selection John Krasinski, but Jack Black would cannonball those dudes out of the water.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The 2025 selections span the sounds of folk, jazz, country, pop, comedy, sports, Latin, dance, R&B, tech, choral and musical theater.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Published on April 9, 2025 By Justin Fenner Choosing a single standout watch from the vast selection of novelties at Watches and Wonders is no small task.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
No offense to George Clooney, Michael B. Jordan, Patrick Dempsey or even the latest selection John Krasinski, but Jack Black would cannonball those dudes out of the water.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selection
Noun
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The casting choices might raise a whole host of interesting questions about how this Venice reflects our own time, but Leon doesn’t foreground, or even really acknowledge, them.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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That hasn’t deterred bettors, as FanDuel reports that DeChambeau leads all golfers with the most bets to win the 2025 Masters one week ahead of the tournament.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Anne is flipping for Apple and Sony’s big bet on four Beatles movies from director Sam Mendes, starring Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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Martha Stewart Amber Modern Velvet Swivel Chair $740 $324 at Wayfair The upholstered accent chair comes in two neutral fabric options, ivory and light blue.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tilt them up for a loveseat, or lay them down flat for more seating options for you and your guests.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each educational class includes a lecture and hands-on cooking with samplings.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Final radiation surveys, soil sampling and analysis will be performed to ensure the land meets federal and state clean-up goals before the job is complete, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Before Trump’s election, Somin had been sounding the alarm about the illegality of imposing tariffs without Congress, but the way to get this issue into court is to find plaintiffs who are harmed by the tariffs and thus have legal standing to sue.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The remaining commissioners may either call for a special election to fill the seat until the end of Cabrera’s term in 2026 or appoint someone to the position.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the caveat of a minuscule sample, Altuve still entered Saturday worth one out above average in left field.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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When in doubt, bring a sample to your local county Extension office for identification.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Selection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selection. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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