as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief
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Recent Examples of cherry-pick
Fire and emergency officials have criticized the findings, saying the report cherry-picked worst-case scenarios and projected unrealistic and catastrophic fire and traffic conditions.
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
However, unlike most corporations that cherry-pick causes for PR moments, Ben & Jerry’s has institutionalized activism into its business model.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Blended Educational Approaches Rather than committing to a single educational philosophy, homeschooling families can cherry-pick from various approaches to create an optimal learning experience.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Other Senate Republicans on Armed Services who’ve had conversations with Colby downplayed his past remarks as cherry-picked or taken out of context.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Mar. 2025
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
However, unlike most corporations that cherry-pick causes for PR moments, Ben & Jerry’s has institutionalized activism into its business model.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Blended Educational Approaches Rather than committing to a single educational philosophy, homeschooling families can cherry-pick from various approaches to create an optimal learning experience.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Other Senate Republicans on Armed Services who’ve had conversations with Colby downplayed his past remarks as cherry-picked or taken out of context.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherry-pick
Verb
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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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Only in private did the longtime hedge fund manager work to persuade the president to place a partial pause on the rate hikes, a move that Trump ultimately chose when faced with the prospect of an imminent economic crisis.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Wells began his college career at Division II Sonoma State and spent one season at Washington State before the Memphis Grizzlies selected him with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
20 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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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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“Cherry-pick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-pick. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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