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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
Canada men’s national team coach Jesse Marsch continues to show his interest in developing young talent with his selection for this month’s training camp.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Heat have had a single All-Star selection in each of the past four years, with Tyler Herro a first-time selection last year, Bam Adebayo selected in 2024 and ’23, and Jimmy Butler selected in 2022.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Devotees will regularly drop in to see what flowers are in stock, even swinging by early to get the best possible selection.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Wisner was a third-team all-SEC selection in 2024.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selection
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For a more specialized fit, the Petite Wide-leg Pants are an excellent choice for shorter shoppers, while the Curvy Wide-leg Pants are just as comfortable and flattering (and on sale for almost $40 off).—
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This is evidence that color drenching is a more recent design choice and might not be timeless.—
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Your best bet is to look for a private villa or a hotel that suits your vibe.—
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The average price target of $115 per share — although below its current share price after last week’s rapid runup — remains well above bearish bets, such as Jefferies’ price target of $53.—
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
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Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
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But there’s no one on any planet that could read anything but a small sampling of the books that come out in a particular time period, even in a certain category.—
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Collins told the students to gather a few clusters and leaves for a pre-smoke sampling but to avoid vines with pink or orange tags, as these had been treated with an experimental barrier spray.—
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What about the group winning a democratic election in 2006?—
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There have been a few instances since the election, Geller says, where clients have wondered ahead of a trip how they’ll be received abroad.—
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To support faster real-world deployment, PNDbotics includes more than 10,000 high-quality data samples collected from real robots operating across diverse physical scenarios.—
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For example, Style3D integrates AI with 3D technology to digitize the entire process from style generation to precision adjustment, cutting the approval cycle for first samples from one week to just one day.—
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“Selection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selection. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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