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
Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
Adaptive Noise-Cancelling and Secure Fit Users can select advanced ANC levels based on the physical fit of the earbuds and the surrounding conditions.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
In select regions, F1 TV Pro subscribers can tune in for live coverage on any device, along with the opportunity to catch up on full session replays and highlights afterward.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
Adaptive Noise-Cancelling and Secure Fit Users can select advanced ANC levels based on the physical fit of the earbuds and the surrounding conditions.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
SpaceX is bringing its free Starlink dish offer to the US, but only in select states.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
In select regions, F1 TV Pro subscribers can tune in for live coverage on any device, along with the opportunity to catch up on full session replays and highlights afterward.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
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The wide availability of options allows men to choose the approach best suited to their individual needs.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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As for Carlisle’s claim that the results aren’t reflective of reality because not every player chose to take part in that particular question, that’s odd logic to levy.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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The food, elegant and plated with conviction, has shades of both French and Italian influences, and the wine list is among the best in the Queen City.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Some people prefer more minimal styles and want a midi dress that’s simple and elegant and easy to accessorize.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Steelers’ draft picks Picks will be updated throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, April 24–26.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The toppings really make the dish here—pick your favorites!—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some prioritize their preferred seat type, while others value sitting together.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Management’s preferred use of cash is pursuing more value-creating deals of faster-growing, high-margin businesses.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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This small deciduous tree's exquisite blossoms show up before the leaves each year.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bryson DeChambeau DeChambeau does little wrong, and he’s been exquisite in every facet this week.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to 2 Comments Stars have been everywhere this week, from George Clooney trying his hand at softball in Central Park in New York City, to Amanda Seyfried attending a frontrunners' event in Los Angeles.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Ava has severe cognitive impairment and a rare form of epilepsy.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Celebrating the 260th anniversary of Baccarat, the drink was served in two rare 1937 Baccarat crystal glasses created for the 1937 International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques in Modern Life in Paris.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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