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
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
Slaughter, a University of Florida standout, was one of four offensive linemen Hortiz selected with his seven picks over three days in late April.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 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
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
Slaughter, a University of Florida standout, was one of four offensive linemen Hortiz selected with his seven picks over three days in late April.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
Adjective
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Former Republicans at the head of the anti-Trump Save America Movement are dumping up to $100 million into select House races across the country in 2026.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Dec. 2025
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The service also supports WiFi connectively on commercial airliners and cell-to-satellite service on select carriers.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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But the bullpen picked him up with five scoreless innings until Bradgley Rodriguez buckled in the 10th inning and Matsui did the same in the 11th.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Her sister picked her up from the airport.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Meta is 'tone deaf' watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Jonathan Vanian,Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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On June 13, the Princess of Wales wore a baby blue ensemble with white piping by longtime favorite designer Catherine Walker, who was also the preferred designer of Princess Diana.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The district had previously named Adams as the lone finalist for the job on May 22.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Instead, many fans will band together at local sports bars and restaurants to cheer on their favorite teams.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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What to do nearby My favorite outing was to Ojos Indigenas, a nearby ecological reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The 275-bed shelter is partly modeled after eight other shelters the city and county have opened in recent years — shelters that elected officials frequently tout as successes.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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We were elected to make hard choices.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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