as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
claims that the committee used only cherry-picked facts in their report on the state of the nation's economy
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as in picked
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief
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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 -
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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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Shortly after, a select number were removed by Trump.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This year, Journalism is viewed as the favorite, with other contenders such as Sovereignty and Sandman also in the mix.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The pre-deadline additions of Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall rekindled the Hurricanes’ position as a favorite, but Rantanen’s prompt exit again pushed Carolina to under-the-radar status.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Dolan has been seen as Trump’s preferred cardinal and delivered traditional prayers at both of his inaugurations.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
3 May 2025
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The walk into the arena, her preferred seat in the locker room.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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“Cherry-picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-picked. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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