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
Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
To take advantage, travelers must book the promotion by Feb. 28 and sail on select cruises through 2025 and 2026, Regent shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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Small Spaces Near the Tuileries Garden and the Place Vendôme, an ingenious 1st arrondissement apartment feels like a hotel suite
Photography by Yvan Moreau
January 14, 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2025
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Studios has nabbed worldwide rights (excluding select Asian territories) to the coveted Golden Princess movie library, a treasure trove of 156 Hong Kong cinema classics that’s been MIA from Western markets for decades.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
To take advantage, travelers must book the promotion by Feb. 28 and sail on select cruises through 2025 and 2026, Regent shared with Travel + Leisure.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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The finalists were selected from among nearly 2,000 applicants, with award winners chosen by a panel of scientists, engineers and educators.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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Diners can choose from the main dining room with its Pacific Ocean views or the Chef’s Table in the kitchen.Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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The style was elegant and practical, sans any pesky heel height.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Because while SteamOS provides that smooth, responsive, and elegant experience on Steam Deck, Bazzite currently brings it to many other devices.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The National Association of Realtors picked 10 metro areas as its top 10 housing markets for the year, and Kansas City was one of three Midwestern cities to make the cut.Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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My top picks this season, listed chronologically: Sharing is caring Cheers to Ensemble Dal Niente for stepping right into the all-too-dead first weekend of the year with a substantial program.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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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
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But the white population usually defeats the preferred candidate of Black voters.Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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The offering includes an overnight stay at the hotel, a $200 dining credit to indulge in Chef Cabrera’s exquisite tasting menu, and a late checkout to savor every last moment of the getaway.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the beauty and sublime expressiveness of his voice transcends language as surely as Shorter’s exquisite, constantly probing musicianship.George Varga, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Even small independent brands are pitching in, from iconic names like the celebrity favorite Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard, which has been offering temporary free board, to the low cost surf lodges of SCP (Soul Community Planet) Hotels.Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the franchise were upset that their favorite Batman, portrayed by Kevin Conroy, was nonchalantly shot point-blank by Harley Quinn.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Nuclear material trafficking convictions are comparatively rare, given the industry’s stringent regulations.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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In photos: Palisades Fire threatens L.A. homes Go deeper: How wildfire smoke impacts your health LA's wildfires sparked by rare collision of climate factors Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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