cherry-picked 1 of 2

as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking claims that the committee used only cherry-picked facts in their report on the state of the nation's economy

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cherry-picked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of cherry-pick

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Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • New in select theaters on streaming on premium video on demand, Off the Grid stars Duhamel as Guy, a brilliant scientist hiding out in the wild from a megalomaniac employer who wants to weaponize his mini cold fusion reactor for nefarious purposes.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • At present, only those explicitly invited, many of whom are a select group of superfans with large followings in the Tesla community, may hail one of his robotaxis.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • On Why Saunas And Cold Plunges Are Pivotal For Recovery Routine As Washington decompresses during the offseason, one of his favorite spots to hit up is WorldSprings Dallas.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Bachman's warbler seems to have preferred brushy terrain that was slightly elevated from the surrounding swampy areas, which was the easiest ground to clear for cropland.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
  • They can be wrapped with foil and reheated on the grill over indirect heat until hot throughout, or placed in a baking dish with broth or other preferred liquid, covered tightly with foil, and baked in a preheated 300°F oven until heated through.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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“Cherry-picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-picked. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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