Synonyms of select

select 1 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choose
• pick
• take
• elect
• prefer
• name
• designate
• tag
• handpick
• cull
• opt (for)
• single (out)
• cherry-pick
• nominate
• tap
• appoint
• accept
• preselect
• adopt
• tab
• set
• mark
• embrace
• settle (on or upon)
• espouse
• fix

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• decline
• turn down
• negative
• disapprove
• discard
• repudiate
• throw away
• throw out
• spurn
• jettison

select

2 of 2

adjective

sə-ˈlekt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selected
• preferred
• favorite
• chosen
• elect
• favored
• picked
• choice
• handpicked
• of choice
• first-line
• cherry-picked
• fashionable
• exclusive
• screened
• culled
• weeded (out)
• picked over
• winnowed (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• common
• average
• ordinary
• commonplace
• run-of-the-mill

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elegant
• exquisite
• rare
• fine
• choice
• special
• exclusive
• exceptional
• excellent
• delicate
• premium
• outstanding
• dainty
• wonderful
• better
• recherché
• classic
• fancy
• great
• superb
• elite
• fabulous
• top
• high-grade
• prime
• terrific
• first-class
• superior
• par excellence
• superlative
• sterling
• stellar
• sensational
• splendid
• jewellike
• marvelous
• noble
• unsurpassed
• transcendent
• first-rate
• grand
• bijou
• top-notch
• tip-top
• supernal
• ultrarare

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coarse
• popular
• commercial
• rough
• gross
• vulgar
• common
• uncultured
• uncultivated
• unrefined
• tasteless
• ordinary
• unpolished
• raffish
• kitschy
• average
• lesser
• lowbrow
• wanting
• rough-hewn
• mediocre
• kitsch
• inferior
• unacceptable
• unsatisfactory
• deficient
• second-rate
• second-class
• substandard
• mass-produced
• low-grade
• run-of-the-mine
• run-of-the-mill

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of select

Verb

All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Soto was the sole player selected to represent the Mets at the 96th edition of the Midsummer Classic, which will take place July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

Adjective

Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Available for purchase now on Disneyland’s website, the 1-day, 1-park Disneyland Resort Evening Ticket is valid for select nights at either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026