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
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The premium and out-of-pocket costs for 2026 are the kind of figures employees who work at big companies will first see during open enrollment, the annual period of time when employers allow their workers to select, change or keep benefit plans for the following year.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
If formed, the select committee would scrutinize organizations such as Antifa and donors like George Soros, a frequent target of conservative ire.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The agreement says Campbell’s campaign was selected for audit at a random drawing in 2023.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The premium and out-of-pocket costs for 2026 are the kind of figures employees who work at big companies will first see during open enrollment, the annual period of time when employers allow their workers to select, change or keep benefit plans for the following year.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
And JetBlue's decision to tap the services on select aircraft starting in 2027 and improve on its Fly-fi in-flight WiFi perks still leaves Amazon with a wide gap to bridge in the catch-up with Starlink, whose airline customers include the likes of Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Air France.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
If formed, the select committee would scrutinize organizations such as Antifa and donors like George Soros, a frequent target of conservative ire.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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Lauren chose a golden, super-cinched Schiaparelli gown, while Jeff wore a classic tuxedo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Rows and rows of spacious houses with yards, everything new, tidy as can be imagined, with elegant transportation to and from the workplace right there—all for working people.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Posing next to Colman Domingo and Salma Hayek Pinault (who wore an elegant black Balenciaga suit dress), Moore’s glitzy look shone.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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That distinction can also determine if insurance plans get to pick the company that does the external review.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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But instead, Tuchel picked a hungry, in-form squad and the players rewarded him by playing like this.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The fourth season will be played from June 18-July 18, 2026, the preferred slot in the calendar for MLC with not much competition from other domestic leagues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pieces includes such exquisite gemstones as a 79 carat aquamarine, pink sapphires, tsavorites, cabochon rubellites and diamonds.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The rapper donned an exquisite gown by Gianni Versace sourced from Timeless Vixen, based in Beverly Hills, California.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Batons, sticks, pipes, and small arms are among their favorite weapons.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Style it with a mini skirt and boots, biker shorts and sneakers, or your favorite jeans and T-shirt.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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About 18 vehicles, including a number of rare barn find cars, were auctioned from the collection.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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That kind of attention feels rare now.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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