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select 1 of 2

verb

Definition of selectnext
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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Relevance

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select

2 of 2

adjective

sə-ˈlekt How to pronounce select (audio)
1
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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2
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
Verb
Indeed, the 30 projects selected for this year’s Venice Immersive competition illustrate just how far the ecosystem has expanded beyond tech. — Ben Croll, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 For the property, owner Jo Ellard selected 400 paintings, collages, photos, and sculptures sourced from antiques sales, Art Basel shows around the world, and her own private collection. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Super Seasoned Oak is a limited release, however, and it was initially released at select Kentucky retailers and the distillery’s gift shop earlier this week (SRP $180). — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Following closely after its 2026 Anniversary Sale, the retailer has unveiled its End of Season Sale, with select styles now up to 50 percent off. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for select
Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
  1. choose
  2. selected
  3. elegant
  4. pick
  5. preferred
  6. exquisite
  7. favorite
  8. rare
Verb
  • Perhaps the next level of success is not doing more but having the courage to choose again.
    — Michelle De Almeida, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Why on earth the Magician would choose an American girl remains unclear.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of choose
Adjective
  • Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Definition of selected
Adjective
  • Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Upsides AccordionItemContainerButton Downsides Instead of constantly kicking that pile of shoes to the side by your entryway, give them an elegant home with this tilt-out storage cabinet.
    — Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The New York Times recently showcased 41 of the greatest Mexican restaurants across the country, from taco trucks to elegant eateries with tasting menus.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegant
Verb
  • By halftime, Clemson had as many first downs (1) as starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina had pick sixes.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • While voters elsewhere have embraced a decidedly anti-establishment sentiment this campaign season, New Hampshire Republican voters appear content with their choices and are poised to pick a familiar name over a fresh face on Tuesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of pick
Adjective
  • And while the Heat do have an open roster spot, the preferred path for any upgrade at this point likely would be on ready-to-go talent, not necessarily a player who may or may not still have it.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Maresca has also probably muddied the waters by refusing to identify a preferred holding midfielder and describing both new players in similar terms.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of preferred
Adjective
  • An outpost of the Milanese hotspot, the Italian eatery offers fine dining in exquisite surroundings.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In Barbara Forever, an exquisite new documentary by Brydie O’Connor, there’s even old, grainy footage of Hammer essentially saying as much before a screening of her films.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of exquisite
Adjective
  • Venus Williams x Crate & Kids Collection From tennis-ball motifs to her favorite lavender-and-green color combo, Williams’ collection with Crate & Kids is both playful and can easily transition alongside kids and their ever-changing styles.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The overlap across drugstore, dermatologist-favorite and lifestyle brands is the clearest signal of where body care is headed.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • At low volume, failures are rare enough that the stakes are low.
    — Shivansh Inamdar, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But in a rare moment, the bosses of Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI have come together to support the view that the development of AI models should slow down amid growing fears over the technology's capacity to cause harm.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rare

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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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