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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Broadhead ultimately chose to leave college athletics of her own accord just nine months later, for a job at the streaming service Crunchyroll.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Ryan, Duran snubbed Joe Ryan and Jhoan Duran weren’t chosen despite having strong cases for what would have been their first All-Star selections.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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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Sticking with the manufacturer’s pre-selected stain and paint options is a great way to cut back on unnecessary costs.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bed’s half-moon silhouette is elegant and the perfect space-saving design for tighter gardens or patios.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Not only do Loewe’s interior scents—like its refreshing cucumber fragrance—smell wonderful, but the elegant bottles make attractive ornaments for your bookshelf or coffee table.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
25 Aug. 2025
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And Tuchel has picked a squad that looks more aimed towards a physical style and set pieces.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
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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On June 13, the Princess of Wales wore a baby blue ensemble with white piping by longtime favorite designer Catherine Walker, who was also the preferred designer of Princess Diana.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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What this means is that a great number of exquisite pieces—some of my favorite pieces, in fact—did not make it into the collection.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Instead, many fans will band together at local sports bars and restaurants to cheer on their favorite teams.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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What to do nearby My favorite outing was to Ojos Indigenas, a nearby ecological reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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But the nonprofit maintains that Jackie and Shadow use the land as a prime foraging area, and the development — less than a mile from their nest — will deprive them of a rare slice of undeveloped forest in the bustling vacation destination.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 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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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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