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
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
In May, Evergreen was selected as a recipient for the Microsoft’s AI for Good Award.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
During the promotion, select items are an extra 70% off (yes, really).
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
In addition, around 20 professional content teams were selected through an Open Call.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
In May, Evergreen was selected as a recipient for the Microsoft’s AI for Good Award.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The rollout is intentionally slow and regional, beginning in select markets to test integration and refine the customer experience before scaling.
—Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
During the promotion, select items are an extra 70% off (yes, really).
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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In 2020, 63 percent chose Joe Biden, according to AP VoteCast.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Merkley ultimately chose to close the camp after someone who seemingly did not live there fired a gunshot near a camp resident's tent the morning of July 25, according to police.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, a classic white T-shirt and jeans combo has become dynamic, interesting, and highly elegant.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
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The car’s elegant and understated design, creampuff ride, and regal comportment of occupants was—and remains— the reward of the Corniche experience.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In June, blueberry season begins, and guests can use their $10 entry fee to pick and take home organic blueberries.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ramos' grandmother picked him up one night, and deputies drove him there the next night.—
JIM VERTUNO AND JOHN SEEWER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Then, the sandwich is loaded up with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and your preferred filet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Magpies came in with a significant offer, but once again would fall short of signing their preferred target.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Very concentrated fruit, velvety tannins, and a long, exquisite finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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More recently, in the cover story of last year’s March/April issue, Beyoncé wore an exquisite metal and floral bustier by Olivier Rousteing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Kansas City Chiefs head coach also revealed his favorite Swift album.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Honoree Fleming, a retired college dean, was shot dead in October 2023 while walking near her favorite trail near the Vermont State University campus in Castleton, Vt., the Associated Press reported at the time.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Taylor Swift has made a rare media appearance on New Heights, the podcast hosted by NFL players Travis and Jason Kelce.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Aug. 2025
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This procedure can be used in the treatment of a variety of eye conditions, but using it to hoover up worms is rare.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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