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
Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024
After pairing the headphones, the app's home screen shows information like the battery level and the selected EQ mode, along with a multi-point button and basic media controls.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Visit Black Santa on selected dates, check out the Wishing Wall, candle making and hear festive tales from around the world.
—Jacqueline Huynh, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
The selected poet laureate will be notified in March 2025.
—Asher Price, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024
After pairing the headphones, the app's home screen shows information like the battery level and the selected EQ mode, along with a multi-point button and basic media controls.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Visit Black Santa on selected dates, check out the Wishing Wall, candle making and hear festive tales from around the world.
—Jacqueline Huynh, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
The selected poet laureate will be notified in March 2025.
—Asher Price, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
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Upcoming, Mubi will also be releasing David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks (1990) and Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series (2017) in the U.S. and other select territories starting June 13, in honor of the franchise’s 35th anniversary.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Additionally, Charlotte Tilbury touch-up stations will be available at AT&T Stadium during select Cowboys home games so that fans can get in on the action on game days.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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How to Watch the Love Island UK in the US with a VPN Choose your preferred VPN service.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2025
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The process involves custom-fitting the harness to your size and selecting your preferred finish, all of which are handcrafted in the U.K. Due to this approach, there is typically a wait time before delivery, which varies depending on demand and the customization options.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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She’s cited Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Miss Saigon as some of her own favorite musicals.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Host Cynthia Erivo was perhaps my favorite look of the evening: a Schiaparelli ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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John Stewart and Guy Gardner are considered to be the most famous ones after Jordan in Sector 2814, the chunk of space where Earth is located. Lanterns get their abilities from their iconic power rings that allow chosen individuals to channel their willpower into energy constructs.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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Pope Francis’s chosen burial church could implement some closures in the days leading up to, during, and after the burial.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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Carney replaced Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remained in power until the Liberal Party elected a new leader on March 9 following a leadership race by the governing party.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Trudeau remained in power until the Liberal Party elected Carney as its new leader, who has now called a snap election that will be held on April 28.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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