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adjective

sə-ˈlek-təd How to pronounce selected (audio)
Definition of selectednext
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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verb

past tense of select
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
Adjective
The Pope Leo Village Homes initiative is underway in Bronzeville with five of the seven area homes under construction and two with selected homeowners. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
Verb
His current role is designed to exist one layer removed from the political process, reporting to a board of governors that is selected by the president and confirmed by the Senate. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 In April, he was selected as the 20th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for selected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
  1. select
  2. picked
  3. preferred
  4. named
  5. favorite
  6. elected
  7. chosen
Adjective
  • Release details have not yet been confirmed, but readers can likely expect a launch through Nike’s Snkrs app and select retailers.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Those willing to deal with volatility can consider select tactical opportunities in medium- to long-duration bonds, said.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of select
Verb
  • Asked about immigration solutions for Congress to tackle, Latino voters polled picked investigating ICE as a top priority, alongside immigration changes like a pathway to citizenship and ending the immigration detention of children and families.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Having picked it up for its 2025-26 season, CBS then pushed it to the following 2026-27 season.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of picked
Adjective
  • Its manganese spins continue fluctuating in preferred directions after long-range magnetic order fades.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This indicates that black hole jets don't influence gas around galaxies in a uniform manner, but at preferred points.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of preferred
Verb
  • The festival has kept inviting Kore-eda back since his debut, and the opening ceremony even featured a piece of music named after him.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This time last year, India‘s Abundantia Entertainment launched an AI production division named Abundantia AiOn.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of named
Adjective
  • The Caroline Astor corner suite is a favorite for its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Royal Bangkok Sports Club.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But my favorite meals of each day were the long languorous breakfasts in the Salone Reale, among the grandest rooms in the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorite
Verb
  • When Newt Gingrich lost support because of ethics violations and the GOP's poor showing in an election, Republicans elected Hastert to succeed him.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But Hamilton will also have to contend with the political reality of Kansas, a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1932.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of elected
Adjective
  • Popular culture really likes to lionize chosen families.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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