as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship
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as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
the company claims to use only select beans to make its coffee
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as in elegant
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
select fabrics that the shop makes into expensive suits for its well-heeled clientele
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Recent Examples of select
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The network provides access to the internet from locations around the world, in-flight on airliners and direct-to-cell on select providers.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 12 June 2026
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Adjective
As the first practice session kicks off, I am hosted by Aston Martin in their Loges VIP suite, which gives select guests a view of the garages, pit lane, and track.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The network provides access to the internet from locations around the world, in-flight on airliners and direct-to-cell on select providers.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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Under the Quaker Oats partnership, Asun and Asir were chosen to attend a ‘Breakfast Academy’ hosted by Quaker.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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When cleaning an oven with vinegar, choose standard household white vinegar and avoid concentrated or high-strength formulas.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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Viewers can earn in-game gear, weapons and other rare items by watching selected streamers who are playing Tarkov.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Stay at Lucknam Park, an elegant country retreat near Bath.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Most of those teams will most likely be picking ahead of the Steelers.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The president has a strong record of endorsements in the 2026 midterm elections, with nearly all of his candidate picks winning their respective primaries.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Meta is 'tone deaf' watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Jonathan Vanian,Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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And its preferred deal type is floating-rate first-lien debt.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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For the third generation running this family business, crafting perfect memories means creating exquisite jewelry for clients and collectors, work that is both a pride and a joy.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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All were treated to an exquisite seated dinner of tropical fruit salad and surf-and-turf entrees.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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As the two industries continue to converge and more viewers than ever rally behind their favorite teams and players, brands also need to be watching the sidelines.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Here are some of our favorite moments from the show, which might be the best awards show on TV.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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These Knicks will be remembered as champions and as the rare big-market team that became easy to root for.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Even better, almost all have balconies, which is rare in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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