Synonyms for

Selections

Verb / sʌˈlekʃʌnz / Another word for selections — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Selections refer to a process of choosing or picking something out from a group of options.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

choices options alternatives possibilities

Informal

picks faves best bets

Literary

gleanings chosen few handpicked

Antonyms

rejection refusal denial disapproval exclusion ostracism

Common collocations

  • careful selections
  • careful selections
  • careful selections
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Word family

noun selection
verb select
adjective selective
adverb selectively

Usage note

The word 'selections' often implies a deliberate process of choosing from a larger group. It can refer to both the act of choosing and the items that have been chosen.

Example sentences

  1. I made my selections from the store and put them in my cart.
  2. My teacher gave me a list of selections to choose from for my project.
  3. The restaurant had a wide selection of desserts to choose from.
  4. The museum has a selection of paintings from different artists.
  5. I am happy with my selection of clothes for the party.

Quotes

  • 'Selections' is the process of picking out the right things from the wrong ones. - John Paul Warren
  • The smallest selection can make or break a dish. - Daniel Boulud
  • The selection of a word is just as important as the choice of a color or a brushstroke. - Steven Pinker

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