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
PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2025
The Commanders selected Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round of this year’s draft.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance released 2026 projections for select groups of enrollees.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Verb
PCMag editors select and review products independently.
—PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2025
The Commanders selected Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round of this year’s draft.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
To kick off the campaign, No Kid Hungry chefs and restaurant partners will host special cooking demonstrations in select stores, helping to raise both awareness and funds for the cause.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance released 2026 projections for select groups of enrollees.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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The Blue Jays chose Yesavage in the first round of last year’s draft out of East Carolina University.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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During his free agency ahead of the 2024 season, Ohtani visited Toronto as one of his finalists but ultimately chose to stay in Southern California and play for the Dodgers.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On the day show up when the party starts, smile, thank everyone, especially MIL then have your husband pick you up exactly when the party is due to end.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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And thank you, Survivor gods for not having Uli lose the immunity challenge, which would have led to yet another super obvious vote, this time of my preseason pick to win it all, Nate.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fed officials normally look to the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, widely known as their preferred inflation measure, but that figure also hasn’t been released due to the shutdown.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Despite shifting attention, 72 percent of consumers globally still preferred products that do not harm plants or animals, the survey showed.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What a shame that such an exquisite eye for art should only be conditioned to look for profit.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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In such a world, relying on a handful of exquisite, slow-to-build ships is a vulnerability.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 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
Adjective
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Most sharks, of course, slice and dice tuna and other fishes, and occasionally the rare human.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tate had a rare form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic neurological disorder that affects the nerves that control the muscles.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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