as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief
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Recent Examples of cherry-pick
Cha chaan tengs grew in popularity, cherry-picking elements from all three restaurants to create a new type of cuisine.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Not only that, this group likes to fast-forward through programs and cherry-pick favorite clips, all while multitasking across multiple screens.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
But most of this research is co-authored by Sikiric, who holds several patents related to BPC-157, and some experts have accused him of cherry-picking evidence.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, private institutions maintain the right to cherry-pick their student body and may deny admission to children with complex disabilities.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Not only that, this group likes to fast-forward through programs and cherry-pick favorite clips, all while multitasking across multiple screens.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
But most of this research is co-authored by Sikiric, who holds several patents related to BPC-157, and some experts have accused him of cherry-picking evidence.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, private institutions maintain the right to cherry-pick their student body and may deny admission to children with complex disabilities.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherry-pick
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Manhattan matchup The two super PAC networks have largely shied away from producing ads that mention AI and have mostly chosen to avoid competing against each other in the same races.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The comedian, 38, best known for his role as the acerbic gay best friend Elliott Goss in HBO’s Search Party, chose our meeting place to take advantage of the balmy late-May weather and to say goodbye to the neighborhood.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Legendary Georgia Tech baseball coach Danny Hall has been selected for induction to the College Baseball Hall of Fame, the College Baseball Foundation announced on Thursday.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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All five candidates focused on ensuring the person selected is properly qualified and prepared for the position and that there wouldn’t be friction between roles like the city manager and City Council.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
19 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
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“Cherry-pick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-pick. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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