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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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selected

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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
The sites selected for the projects—one in Cook Inlet, Alaska, and one in the Gulf of Maine—are smack in the middle of two endangered whale populations’ habitats. — Ryan Green, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026 The process can take almost three years, requiring significant investments of time and resources from teams that may ultimately never get selected. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 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
  • Here's the full Premier League schedule for matchweek 10, and how to watch select matches for free.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Saatva is also taking an extra 40% off select bedroom rugs and offering $200 off purchases of two nightstands.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of select
Verb
  • Voters in Florida, Nevada and Wisconsin also picked their first Black governors while Texans selected their first Latina.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Ingoglia, 55, served in the Florida House for eight years and the state Senate for two before DeSantis picked him to replace Jimmy Patronis in July 2025.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of picked
Adjective
  • Just remember that these Last Call finds are final sale, so double-check your preferred colors and sizes before checking out.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • When managing client work becomes a pressing concern, the company is more likely to be the preferred choice.
    — Jehan Lalkaka, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of preferred
Verb
  • Four of South Florida's top high school football players have been named finalists for the 2026 CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy, with fans now getting a chance to help decide who will take home the prestigious award.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte and Safe Alliance were named the bank’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders award recipients.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of named
Adjective
  • This week’s matchup doesn’t offer much more appeal as Jacksonville should be a sizable favorite, and while Tennessee has been more competitive than its 1-7 record suggests, Strange remains a streaming option at best.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • My favorite aspect was the room's second king bed, which was encased in walls of glass and featured a full glass ceiling for stargazing long into the night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of favorite
Verb
  • Matsui, 82, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2005, succeeding her late husband, Robert Matsui, who had served in Congress since 1979.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • A week after Griswold was elected as the next Attorney General, her team of lawyers from the Attorney General's Office was back in court to determine whether more efforts need to be made to obtain them.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of elected
Adjective
  • Popular culture really likes to lionize chosen families.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Definition of chosen

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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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