cherry-pick
verb
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Definition of cherry-pick
: to select the best or most desirable
: to select as being the best or most desirable also : to select the best or most desirable from cherry-picked the art collection
Synonyms & Antonyms for cherry-pick
Synonyms
choose, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), take
Antonyms
decline, refuse, reject, turn down
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cherry-pick
verb
English Language Learners Definition of cherry-pick
: to pick or accept the best people or things in a group
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