as in select
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
a selected brand of ice cream with an exceptionally high butterfat content
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as in chose
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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Recent Examples of selected
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
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
Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
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
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
Verb
All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
Adjective
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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,
28 Feb. 2026
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This Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble Soft Yellow is set to be released in March from select overseas retailers, but a specific stateside release date has yet to be confirmed.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Staying true to the brand’s commitment to source preferred fibers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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If you are set on dinner, book those reservations in advance to ensure your preferred time and date.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Getting serious about his key promise to increase housing and affordability in NYC, Mayor Mamdani has picked Sideya Sherman to lead the City Planning Commission.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Stir 1½ cups French green lentils, picked through, rinsed, and 2 Tbsp.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is probably no accident, as everyone’s current favorite style inspiration is Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy—who still defines that particular aesthetic.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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After that agreement, Machar was named South Sudan's first vice president in a government of national unity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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As any die-hard fan of Reagan-era cinema will tell you, the 1983 hit revolved around a Seattle computer nerd named David Lightman, played by Matthew Broderick as dorky but in a sorta cute, pre-Ferris Bueller way.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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But his chosen career path ended his life — and nearly killed his heartbroken father, who suffered a stroke upon hearing the news that his son had been gunned down.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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Costello’s donates products to community raffles and fundraisers, allowing chosen charities to select any item in the store worth up to $100 for their events.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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So, Stellantis elected not to end production of the engine and put it back into many cars for the 2026 model year.—
Sean Tucker,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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He was elected mayor of the capital, Kathmandu, in 2022 and later left the post to become the National Independent Party's candidate for prime minister.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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