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
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The finalists from each city will advance in GALAXY’s debut campaign, and then ultimately be selected from among them.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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
Verb
The Commanders' organization selected Smith with the 38th overall pick.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The finalists from each city will advance in GALAXY’s debut campaign, and then ultimately be selected from among them.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
Adjective
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The corporations’ participation was originally limited to a select set of crops, such as tomatoes.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several internet companies offer fiber-optic service in select regions.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Under the agreement, Cracker Barrel expanded its board from 10 to 11 members and appointed Jody Bilney, one of Biglari’s preferred nominees, as an independent director.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Packers picked him in the first round, the 18th pick overall, in the 2018 NFL draft.—
Richard Ryman,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Schweers even picked two community members to attend the launch breakfast in New York City.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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September is the perfect time to use mild weather to your advantage and get your favorite perennials in the ground.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The album might seem irrelevant to a majority of music listeners, who now go for individual tracks and make playlists on their favorite streaming service.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On September 7, dog owner Brittany U'Wren was devastated to learn that her rescue Shitzu mix, named Lexi, had escaped through the garage and disappeared from her home in Lexington, Kentucky.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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During Tuesday's media availability, Swinney addressed concerns about Clemson's 1-2 start by pointing to the track record since he was named head coach in 2009.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Unprecedented 3rd term Walz was first elected in 2018 and won a second term in 2022.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Michael Rauch was elected Vice President of the Film/Television/Streaming sector.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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