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selected

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of selected

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
Synonyms of selected

cherry-picked, choice, chosen, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, select
Words Related to selected

fashionable

exclusive

culled, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out)
Phrases Synonymous with selected

of choice
Near Antonyms of selected

average, common, commonplace, ordinary, run-of-the-mill

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