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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherry-picked
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
  • Admission is free, and select Sunday games are livestreamed.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
  • Having refs or a select few of them have media availability would probably help folks understand the process a bit more.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • But one of my favorite movies ever is ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ so replaying this scene was fantastic.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 20 June 2025
  • Whichever candidate wins will likely become the favorite in the November general election, given that New York City is a Democratic stronghold.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • How to Watch the Love Island UK in the US with a VPN Choose your preferred VPN service.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 June 2025
  • The process involves custom-fitting the harness to your size and selecting your preferred finish, all of which are handcrafted in the U.K. Due to this approach, there is typically a wait time before delivery, which varies depending on demand and the customization options.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
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“Cherry-picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-picked. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.

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