cherry-picked 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

cherry-picked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of cherry-pick

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherry-picked
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • Get excited for spring by shopping Coach Outlet’s new arrival section for purses, wristlets, wallets, and tote bags while select items are on sale for up to 70 percent off.
    Carly Totten, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Support In a meeting with the U.S. House of Representatives' select committee on China earlier this week, McCourt and his co-bidder Kevin O'Leary received assurances that lawmakers on both sides of the U.S. political aisle are committed to ensuring a qualified divestiture.
    Krystal Hu, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • All in the Family Mini Kim and mini Khloé pulled a switcheroo with their T-shirts — a favorite pastime of theirs, according to Khloé who posted this adorable pic.
    Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The Anniversary Special airs on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 8-11 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Watch a teaser below: 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.
    Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Phoenix Suns are reportedly Butler’s current preferred destination, but Bradley Beal’s no-trade clause, remaining two seasons and more than $110 million on his contract have been obstacles to accommodating that preference.
    James Jackson, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • But the white population usually defeats the preferred candidate of Black voters.
    Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near cherry-picked

Cite this Entry

“Cherry-picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-picked. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!