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
Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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
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
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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
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
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
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The service has a flat rate of $6.90 and remains limited to an invitation-only group of early users. MORE: Tesla robotaxis begin rolling in Austin, but only for a select few Tesla recently expanded the program’s service area and plans to do so again in the coming weeks, Musk said.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Location matters, and high-quality olivine reserves are concentrated in select regions, most notably Albania and Norway; other countries hold some reserves, including Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Austria, China, South Africa and Mexico.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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They are filled with a gel fiber that supports the head and neck, regardless of your preferred resting position.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Look for a mattress that supports your teen’s preferred sleep position—like side sleeping—and provides plenty of support.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
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Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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But his chosen career path ended his life — and nearly killed his heartbroken father, who suffered a stroke upon hearing the news that his son had been gunned down.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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Costello’s donates products to community raffles and fundraisers, allowing chosen charities to select any item in the store worth up to $100 for their events.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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Voters had elected a new district attorney, Jose Garza, who ran on a promise to hold police accountable in Austin.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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