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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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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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
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Then, the two winners were selected.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
That said, such is not the case with a select group of seven Gifted Word Learner dogs studied by scientists from Hungary's Eötvös Loránd University.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
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The federal government’s message is being broadcast not only through its widespread funding cuts, but the specific grants selected for cancelation.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Then, the two winners were selected.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
NikeSkims is offered in a wide range of sizes — from XXS to 4X with select styles in small to DD.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
That said, such is not the case with a select group of seven Gifted Word Learner dogs studied by scientists from Hungary's Eötvös Loránd University.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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No parent should choose between feeding a child and heating a home.—
Derrick Hollie,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Her blonde hair was parted at the side and tucked low in an elegant bun in the back.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The elegant car, original down to the paint, is a legacy that will be passed on to her daughter.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Think of how its annual college draft gives the previous season’s worst-performing team the chance to pick the best player among that year’s intake from the university level.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Defensively, the Seahawks bedeviled Kyler Murray last year (seven sacks, three picks in a two-game sweep) and the Hawks’ D is better now.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Sep. 2025
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While Colombian criminal groups have used the country as a transit point in the past, Venezuela isn’t the preferred route for the region’s drug traffickers.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In short, in both proclamations Lincoln was a consummate lawyer who paid exquisite attention to questions of constitutionality and scrupulously honored his oath of office to act under the Constitution, not over or outside it.—
Akhil Reed Amar,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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The family-friendly production boasts custom scenery, exquisite costumes.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trina Turk Mali Pullover Fall sweaters are our favorite seasonal essential to add texture to every outfit while staying warm in cooler weather.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Red Raiders have a bye week after earning a statement 34-10 win over Utah, which set them up as an early favorite in the Big 12.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rare disease affects three to seven people out of every 100,000, and more often those of European descent, the Cleveland Clinic says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Their energy supplies and huge sovereign wealth funds help underwrite America’s competitive edge over China in energy and capital-intensive industries of the future—AI, cloud computing, and the mining and processing of rare-earth minerals.—
Firas Maksad,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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