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
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
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Adjective
The selected artist will be notified by early October.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
He was picked as a first-team All-ACC lineman and was selected as a consensus All-American.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
Adjective
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Only select Archives employees are permitted to go into those stacks; one staffer suggested to me that this is because anyone can disappear in there, sucked down rabbit holes, if there are no guardrails.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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The delivery service has several Father's Day specials available while supplies last, including two for $10 select Doritos, Ruffles, Tostitos and Fritos products, two for $9 Frito Lay dips and two for $11 Crave Shoppe Ice Cream Bubbles.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The Athletic’s latest mock draft also has Burries (ninth to Mavericks) and Brown (10th to Bucks) being picked before the Heat’s selection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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At the end of the performance, Perry picked him up as the crowd cheered.—
Klaritza Rico,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Success rarely arrives on our preferred timeline.—
Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Later this week, the government releases its May personal consumption expenditures price index, the preferred inflation gauge of the Federal Reserve.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Amy Epkey State of Michigan Hertel, whose last day will be on June 30, was named MDHHS director in 2021.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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He was named one of the NBA's top 75 players ever and is a two time MVP and was MVP of the Finals.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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As the two industries continue to converge and more viewers than ever rally behind their favorite teams and players, brands also need to be watching the sidelines.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Here are some of our favorite moments from the show, which might be the best awards show on TV.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Exercising his right as a player with over five years of MLB service, Wynns elected free agency and is now seeking a new opportunity, with catching depth always in demand across the league.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The longtime congressional aide managed the House floor for the man who was eventually elected speaker, Kevin McCarthy.—
Zak Hudak,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Popular culture really likes to lionize chosen families.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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Advertisement In fact, Thomas, the Middlebury College psychology professor, notes that chosen solitude can replenish us.—
Rainesford Stauffer,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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