SELECTIONS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

selections

noun

plural of selection

as in choices

a person or thing that is chosen our selection was the third entrant in the dog show

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Relevance

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rejectees

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 Confirm your selections match the relevant insurer, policy, and claim type. — Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Fan, Kim Jeewoon and cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo curated Carte Blanche selections, while Actors’ House sessions featured Kim Go-eun, Kim Minha, Ryu Seung-ryong, Shin Min-a and Ju Ji-hoon. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 The National Comedy Center plans to unveil selections from this collection publicly for the first time at its Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum in Jamestown, New York — Ball’s hometown — next year. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Chances are, it was accompanied by one of Raval and Wolfe’s thoughtful selections. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026 More than two dozen Doc Stories selections have gone on to earn Academy Award nominations, and several have won. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Both of us get five selections from the same odds board, with a maximum price of -120. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Then be sure to read our guide to imaging meteor showers, along with our selections of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography available in 2026. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Crow will support the album, and play selections from her catalog of hits, during a summer 2027 stadium tour opening for Kenny Chesney and Eric Church. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Advertisement The following day, in a public conversation moderated by renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour, President Nataša Pirc Musar of Slovenia, former Irish President Mary Robinson and I reflected on the choices before humanity.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Those findings may help developers evaluate design choices and build stronger technical cases for future projects.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of choices

Noun

Passes for the 2027 edition will be available in two, three- and four-day options, with presale registration now open.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Of course, when presented with an overwhelming number of options, most of us end up seeking comfort in dependable outfit formulas instead of taking risks.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of options

Noun

According to poll samplings by the Sentinel Star during Tuesday’s voting, McCollum appeared to benefit from the strong showing by Reagan.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
The grand opening ceremonies will continue through the day, with prizes raffled off each hour, product samplings, giveaways, and activities for kids.

— C. A. Bridges, Florida Times-Union, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of samplings

Noun

Also last year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s admission that an AI bubble exists and Michael Burry’s bearish bets represented more red flags.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Those types of bets can raise integrity concerns because a single player has the ability to influence the outcome.

— Jessica Golden,Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bets

Noun

To profile their activity in patients with SCLC, the researchers analyzed tumor samples and non-affected biopsies from a dozen patients using single-cell RNA sequencing and immunophenotyping.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
There, an ominous cloud settled over Holden’s every word, with a stream of samples that made the beats feel textured and lush.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

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