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
Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Simply select the purchase in your online account or the American Express® App to see your plan options.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Pierre Groppo, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026
The sale includes buy-one-get-one 50% off offers on select curl products, as well as skin, body, and sun care, plus weekly deals with discounts of up to 40%.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
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Verb
All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Simply select the purchase in your online account or the American Express® App to see your plan options.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Adjective
This one-of-a-kind woman heads the collection founded in its day by Emile Hermès (1871–1951)—an extraordinary cabinet of curiosities whose doors are occasionally opened to a select few on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
—Pierre Groppo, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026
The sale includes buy-one-get-one 50% off offers on select curl products, as well as skin, body, and sun care, plus weekly deals with discounts of up to 40%.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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Manhattan matchup The two super PAC networks have largely shied away from producing ads that mention AI and have mostly chosen to avoid competing against each other in the same races.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The comedian, 38, best known for his role as the acerbic gay best friend Elliott Goss in HBO’s Search Party, chose our meeting place to take advantage of the balmy late-May weather and to say goodbye to the neighborhood.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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Viewers can earn in-game gear, weapons and other rare items by watching selected streamers who are playing Tarkov.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Evening dining features an elegant dress code, with the exception of the casual lobster bake held on Fridays.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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These summer-flowering bulbs produce elegant, tall spikes of flowers that contrast well with the more traditional bloom shapes of dahlias.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Dominic placed Asher on the back of his pick-up truck to capture the moment before entering the ballpark together, the first of many.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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This is when the debtor, aware that his vehicle is in jeopardy, makes an appointment, through the lender, to have a repossessor pick it up.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Success rarely arrives on our preferred timeline.—
Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Later this week, the government releases its May personal consumption expenditures price index, the preferred inflation gauge of the Federal Reserve.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Some companies expected to attend — like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and L3Harris — produce parts for more exquisite munitions, like the Patriot interceptor missiles that can each cost $4 million to $5 million.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The maison’s jewelry is displayed atop custom stone plinths, spotlighting the exquisite craftsmanship of each creation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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As the two industries continue to converge and more viewers than ever rally behind their favorite teams and players, brands also need to be watching the sidelines.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Here are some of our favorite moments from the show, which might be the best awards show on TV.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Even as brutal heat waves become longer, more frequent and more intense in Europe, air conditioning remains very rare in European homes.—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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With one out, Paul Goldschmidt beat out a rare infield single before Chisholm homered to right-center.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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