as in to choose
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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as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
the company claims to use only select beans to make its coffee
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as in elegant
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
select fabrics that the shop makes into expensive suits for its well-heeled clientele
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Recent Examples of select
Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2025
The result of your $5 wager doesn't matter after selecting the $150 bonus.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The White House earlier this week said that China now faces total tariffs of up to 245% on select goods .
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
PCMag editors select and review products independently.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2025
The result of your $5 wager doesn't matter after selecting the $150 bonus.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
On the drinks side, select from among a rainbow of bright, refreshing drink options, like a watermelon strawberry frostie ($5) or an ube latte ($6).
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The White House earlier this week said that China now faces total tariffs of up to 245% on select goods .
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Laying out the bill at the top of the debate, Rep. Brad Buckley, a Salado Republican and the bill’s House sponsor, said the legislation empowers parents to choose the educational path that best fits their child’s need.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Hot Potato Salad Recipe: Shaved Vegetable Salad Recipe: Easy Bunny Cake This easy and elegant menu keeps things classic, but with an extra helping of flavor and color.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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The classic Dutch bike-style step through frame is perhaps one of the most elegant imaginings of a bicycle.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Van Lith was picked in the first round by the Chicago Sky.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the week, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, Joe Smith and Jeremy Rutherford were on site and picked the players’ brains about, well, each other.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kounde reverted to his preferred centre-back position but did not perform well in a chaotic season for Barca.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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These aspects include your preferred level of control, risk tolerance and industry-specific experience.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This small deciduous tree's exquisite blossoms show up before the leaves each year.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bryson DeChambeau DeChambeau does little wrong, and he’s been exquisite in every facet this week.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Everybody's favorite socially awkward evil couple, Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) and Syril Karn (Kyle Soller), are doing terrible things for the Imperial Security Bureau, while Luthen and Cassian try to help the nascent rebellion movement on the planet.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Among Pope Francis’ favorite passages of Scripture were verses that reflected his deep commitment to mercy, humility and service, as well as his desire for a Catholic Church that is open, compassionate and welcoming to everyone, particularly those on the margins of society.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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The exemptions were a rare piece of good news for the battered financial markets, and U.S. stocks closed higher Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro is a Democrat, but in a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, Republicans joined Democrats in condemning the attack.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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