selected
adjective
se·lect·ed
sə-ˈlek-təd 
: select
specifically
: of a higher grade or quality than the ordinary
Examples of selected in a Sentence
a selected brand of ice cream with an exceptionally high butterfat content
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The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the report, more than two-thirds of the stakeholders GAO interviewed reported challenges with warehouses, truck areas and roadways at selected airports, which can be a major supply chain detriment since air cargo spends 80 to 90 percent of its time on the ground.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 18 May 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the report, more than two-thirds of the stakeholders GAO interviewed reported challenges with warehouses, truck areas and roadways at selected airports, which can be a major supply chain detriment since air cargo spends 80 to 90 percent of its time on the ground.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 18 May 2025
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selected. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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