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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Besides high caseloads, the process for selecting new detectives is also lacking, with no formal system to identify and mentor potential detectives, according to the report.
—Monroe Trombly, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2025
New players in select states can turn a $10 winning bet into $150 in bonuses (MI, NJ, PA and WV only).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Besides high caseloads, the process for selecting new detectives is also lacking, with no formal system to identify and mentor potential detectives, according to the report.
—Monroe Trombly, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In addition, the institute is offering $20,000 scholarships for select qualified SCC students ($5,000 per year over four years), which can be combined with other institutional scholarships or discounts.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2025
New players in select states can turn a $10 winning bet into $150 in bonuses (MI, NJ, PA and WV only).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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This is one of the most exciting features of purchasing glasses online, particularly because there are significantly more frames to choose from than in physical stores.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Each plan includes different download and upload speeds, allowing customers to choose based on their household needs and internet use.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The illustrations from 90 years ago feature various elegant gowns and outfits, including a floor-length floral pink dress, a chic purple tweed ensemble, and a glamorous strapless green-and-copper ball gown.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The brand creates elegant, minimalist designs built on the pillars of empathy, humanness and care.—
Olivia Pinnock,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The problem of always being on and willing to do better In his second year of medical school, Ehrenfeld recalled being at an operating table with particularly sharp corners and stooping down to pick something up.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Still, the fraternity members picked him up and returned him to the couch.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Veteran netminder Jiri Patera, however, is likely to be the club’s preferred third option to play NHL games in the event of an injury to one of their NHL-level goaltenders.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Fed’s preferred gauge, the core Personal Consumption Expenditures index, is running at 2.8%, above its 2% target.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Guests stay in one of 26 private rooms that showcase the property’s exquisite original architectural details.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Harber London Professional Leather Desk Mat for $193: Despite more than a year of use, this Harber London leather desk mat still looks exquisite.—
Henri Robbins,
Wired News,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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DeJean says his favorite pizza is the sausage, egg and cheese breakfast pizza.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wisconsin will have a big statewide campaign without an incumbent, which is rare enough.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some of these old decks, with just a few surviving cards, are extremely rare.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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