short list
noun
: a limited list of important items or individuals
especially
: a list of candidates for final consideration (as for a position or a prize)
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Southern Spain tops Bradley's short list of places to move abroad given its warm, sunny climate.
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 May 2026
Despite chatter among lobbyists about who is in contention, there’s currently no short list of candidates, the official said.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 13 May 2026
In another record-breaking box office performance, Kabuki drama Kokuho – which debuted in Directors’ Fortnight last year and went on to represent Japan at the 98th Oscars after making the short list –delivered a $127 million gross, the best theatrical performance for a local live-action film ever.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
ChatGPT rightly stated that Seneca Lake has dozens of wineries—but only suggested three, none of which are on my short list of must-visits.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 May 2026
Despite chatter among lobbyists about who is in contention, there’s currently no short list of candidates, the official said.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 13 May 2026
In another record-breaking box office performance, Kabuki drama Kokuho – which debuted in Directors’ Fortnight last year and went on to represent Japan at the 98th Oscars after making the short list –delivered a $127 million gross, the best theatrical performance for a local live-action film ever.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
ChatGPT rightly stated that Seneca Lake has dozens of wineries—but only suggested three, none of which are on my short list of must-visits.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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“Short list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20list. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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