How to Use select in a Sentence

select

1 of 3 adjective
  • The group was small and select.
  • A select committee was formed to plan the project.
  • He only drinks select wines.
  • Only a select few will be accepted into the program.
  • A select number of people are invited.
  • Only a few select employees attended the meeting.
  • And as a bonus, kids under 4 are free at select resorts.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Only a select few — around 25 to 30 — are granted the honor.
    Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
  • Plus, select sizes and colors are up to 60 percent off right now.
    Cassandra Brooklyn, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Bet It All on Blonde runs select weekends through Dec. 16.
    Mark Gray, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Just snap a photo, select print, and you’ll be greeted with a 3x3 photo.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • Now, the brand offers select styles up to size 22 US in each and every collection.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 July 2023
  • The tour will see Liam perform the ‘Definitely Maybe’ album in full for the first time, along with some select b-sides from the era.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Find them all for free on select streaming platforms on your TV—24 hours a day, seven days a week.
    June Kim, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2023
  • There are five color combos to choose from, though some have already sold out in select sizes.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Five lucky winners will win select prizes from our co-hosts' favorite brands!
    ABC News, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Ice Spice seems to be the newest member of that select group that Minaj has given her stamp of approval.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 5 July 2023
  • The program launched as a pilot in select areas of the United States in January.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2023
  • And Bleecker Street will release Ezra in select theaters on May 31.
    Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Flash sale rates are available on select Sunday through Thursday nights from Aug. 4 to Dec. 23.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2023
  • While prices for the women’s tournament have been soaring, there are a couple of ways to get a discount on select seats.
    Rudie Obias, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
  • And select sale items are also an extra 50% off, just because.
    Jake Smith, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The women's version is also on sale, in some cases for even less (select colors).
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
  • As part of the new pact, select episodes will drop early exclusively on the Audacy App.
    Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The film will play at select Laemmle theaters Friday and more details can be found online.
    Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
  • And people who have an Amazon credit card can earn up to 10% back on select Amazon devices.
    Bychris Morris, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
  • On top of enjoying a five-day free trial, new DirecTV customers can earn a Visa reward card of up to $400 with select plans.
    Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2023
  • At select events, employees will convene from all parts of the company, and often from abroad.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Beyond that select group, other celebrities, like O'Neal, got to have their moment with the Grammy winner during the big game as well.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
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select

2 of 3 verb
  • Please select one item from the list.
  • Knowing the importance of making the right choice, he selected carefully.
  • Select “Insert” from the “Edit” menu.
  • The school will only select 12 applicants for enrollment.
  • The panel was asked to select from a range of between five and 99 years or life.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
  • It’s been nearly a decade since the Rams selected a player in the first round of the NFL draft.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Instead, sift through this list of grits recipes and select the one that sounds best to you.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Once the input has been processed, the model must now apply what it’s learned to help select its next word.
    Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Steer was the second player from Oregon selected in the 2019 draft.
    Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The cities on the list were selected by an expert panel and voted on by readers.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Attendees will learn how to select, plant and care for native plants.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Ask Wearstler about how to stage a great party, how to select just the right paint color for your living room, or how to style tiny spaces.
    Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Winners will be selected the week of Nov. 6 and announced around Nov. 20.
    Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • When in doubt, bring the saw to a servicing outdoor power equipment dealer and have the dealer look the saw over to select the right file.
    Joe Truini, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
  • Open it and select Advanced settings on the left, then toggle the Developer mode slider to the right.
    WIRED, 10 July 2023
  • Most are projected to be selected in the second round, while a couple could climb into the latter part of the first round.
    Afentres, oregonlive, 31 May 2023
  • The Cleveland Guardians selected Clemmey late Sunday night in the second round.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2023
  • Your last variable to choose between when selecting your weight is the mechanism that is used to attach it to your line.
    Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 25 May 2023
  • Corey Damen Jenkins, showcasing many of the pieces selected by Browne.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Lance was selected with the plan of him eventually becoming the starter in 2022.
    oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Then, under the Contact Poster, tap Customize and select Poster.
    WIRED, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Then, select Wireless Audio Sync and follow the onscreen prompts.
    Abby Ferguson, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Clients can also choose made-to-order and select everything from brim width to ribbon style.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Revamp your long-term plans and select a place or project that feels compatible.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
  • We have been selected as one of the 2024 Presidential Debate sites.
    Isabela Espadas Barros Leal, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Instead, the Lakers selected Jalen Hood-Schifino, who has played a grand total of 22 minutes.
    Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The 50 people who were ultimately selected will meet a total of six times between now and June.
    Sophie Alexander, Fortune Europe, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Users select a player for each cell in the grid that matches criteria for the corresponding rows and columns.
    Joe Noga, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, take 25% off bundles, pillows and select bedding.
    Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The remaining products on this list were selected through extensive product research.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
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select

3 of 3 noun
  • And with the fourth pick, the Cleveland Browns select . .
    Terry Pluto, cleveland, 1 May 2020
  • The most common grades of beef are prime, choice and select.
    Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2020
  • The movie is in select theaters now and arrives on Netflix on Nov. 1.
    Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2019
  • In Grid mode, just long-tap the book cover and select Remove From Device from the pop-up menu.
    Michael Ansaldo, PCWorld, 20 Apr. 2020
  • In which case, here comes Plan B: a House select committee -- with a twist.
    John Avlon, CNN, 28 May 2021
  • At least one of these prospects figures to be available when the Cowboys select at No.
    Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 24 Apr. 2020
  • Unlike their nuggets, the selects were made with whole pieces of chicken breast that were battered and fried.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023
  • Chick-fil-A gave the side a test run in select markets back in 2017 when it was introduced along with baked beans.
    Ana Calderone, PEOPLE.com, 12 Aug. 2019
  • Ahead are our top selects that will look fresh even after long-haul flights and multi-city tours.
    Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Some of our top selects include the sleeveless turtleneck, the signature tee, and the pure wide leg denim.
    Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The post popped up in select Instagram feeds shortly before the election in 2016.
    Jasper Craven, The New Republic, 18 Sep. 2019
  • The feature is being tested in select markets now and will be expanded through the year.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2020
  • In full sun select from zinnias, cosmos, moss roses and purslane.
    Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 16 Apr. 2020
  • If your size is not available, check out these other selects below.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 16 July 2023
  • Ahead, see our selects for the best clothing that can adapt to any Italian destination.
    Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2023
  • House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left the door open for a Benghazi-style select committee.
    Andrew Solender, Forbes, 27 May 2021
  • Save up to $900 on select Serta iComfort Mattress sets.
    Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Jim Jordan and Jim Banks appointment to the House select committee.
    Sarah Elbeshbishi, USA TODAY, 25 July 2021
  • Viewers learn the difference between prime grade beef, choice and select, for instance.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 4 July 2021
  • Alala: Save 50% on select activewear styles, until Sept. 3.
    Jacob Krol, Noelle Ike and Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, 1 Sep. 2019
  • Scientists use information from the genome of the virus to create a blueprint of select antigens.
    Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2020
  • Multi-terrain select allows the driver to choose a drive mode to match the terrain, such as loose rock or mud and sand, for optimal traction.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 11 Apr. 2020
  • Overstock offered up to 70% off on a wide variety of items for the home, and Lowe’s discounted select appliances by up to 35%.
    cleveland, 2 Feb. 2020
  • Belgium, Greece and Austria are all resuming lessons for select grades in coming weeks.
    Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 10 May 2020
  • And, ultimately, cropped them out in the final cover select.
    Loren Haynes, SPIN, 22 Aug. 2022
  • That order was part of a legal battle between Eastman and the House select committee.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Arlen’s entire, sprinkle-filled line is now available on Jockey’s website and at select stores.
    Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2019
  • Below is chart of forecast highs and maximum heat index values for a number of select cites across the region.
    Todd Nelson, Star Tribune, 26 July 2021
  • Circle members can also shop select deals that day, starting at 6 pm.
    Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 23 Nov. 2019
  • The movie, which will screen in competition at Sundance, is set to be released in select theaters on April 10, followed by a wide release on April 17.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2019

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