Synonyms for Selection
Definition of selection
- noun
- the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"
- an assortment of things from which a choice can be made; "the store carried a large selection of shoes"
- the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "selection"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like choice, excerpt, extract can replace "selection" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "selection" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Selection" in song lyrics
See how selection is used in real songs:
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"Thug ride, natural order, of selection"
Afu-Ra f/ A-Sun, Ca-See, Respect — Perverted Monks -
"Correction, I think I'll make this other selection"
Al' Tariq — Crime Pays -
"like natural selection"
Ambassador f/ Cruz Cordero, M.O.D. — Cypha International