as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
the senator's handpicked campaign staff
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as in picked
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
handpicked what she considered to be the cutest kitten from the litter
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Recent Examples of handpicked
Jaimie Seaton, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
In June, Kennedy fired all 17 members of the panel and replaced them with seven new, handpicked members.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Kennedy has replaced all of the members of the committee with handpicked people, some of whom have expressed criticism of vaccines.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump has relentlessly condemned Jerome Powell, his handpicked Fed chair who was later reappointed by former President Joe Biden.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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In June Kennedy fired all 17 members of ACIP and, days later, appointed eight new, handpicked ones, some of whom have expressed antivaccination views.
—Jaimie Seaton, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
In June, Kennedy fired all 17 members of the panel and replaced them with seven new, handpicked members.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Kennedy has replaced all of the members of the committee with handpicked people, some of whom have expressed criticism of vaccines.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump has relentlessly condemned Jerome Powell, his handpicked Fed chair who was later reappointed by former President Joe Biden.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpicked
Adjective
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The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to the report, more than two-thirds of the stakeholders GAO interviewed reported challenges with warehouses, truck areas and roadways at selected airports, which can be a major supply chain detriment since air cargo spends 80 to 90 percent of its time on the ground.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 July 2025
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These bakeries were picked by the editors of Southern Living who report, research, and visit restaurants across the South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Louisville was picked second in the league’s coaches poll.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a filing on Friday, the nearly-defunct federal body sought summary judgment in NPR’s lawsuit against the organization over its decision to appropriate funding for satellite distribution to a select group of NPR member stations before the CPB ceases operations.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Users in select states (MI, NJ, PA and WV) will be eligible to claim the $150 bonus offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Invest in better sleep today by shopping Wayfair’s bedding sale, and keep scrolling for more of our favorite deals.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Why is amnesia such a favorite theme?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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Adding your preferred aroma to a wool dryer ball is also possible.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Emerging markets became the preferred region for global equity investors in October, according to the BoA survey, while fund managers also remained overweight on European stocks.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Handpicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpicked. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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