short list

noun

: a limited list of important items or individuals
especially : a list of candidates for final consideration (as for a position or a prize)
short-list transitive verb

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Here, a short list of restorative, skin-boosting facials around Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali and Manila. Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 Ozuna is by far the best player on that short list, which also includes relievers Raisel Iglesias and Rafael Montero and outfielder Alex Verdugo. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 While many supplements are questionable at best, some of the hype about creatine seems warranted; even the International Olympic Committee has it on a short list of four supplements that are largely safe and proven effective for athletes. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 May 2025 Two names on the short list would be Casey Bloys and Channing Dungey. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for short list

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of short list was in 1927

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“Short list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20list. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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