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
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
By Tiana Randall February 7, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Tiana Randall, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Retailing for $100, the Sperry X BEAMS PLUS Nylon CVO will be available beginning February 13, 2025, at BEAMS PLUS locations in Japan, select specialty retailers worldwide, and online at Sperry.com and BEAMS.co.jp.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025
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He was selected second overall in the 1994 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts after three All-American seasons at San Diego State.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
By Tiana Randall February 7, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Tiana Randall, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Their last album, Fix Yourself, Not the World (2022) topped the U.K. Albums Chart and The Wombats graduated to arenas on select tour dates.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
Retailing for $100, the Sperry X BEAMS PLUS Nylon CVO will be available beginning February 13, 2025, at BEAMS PLUS locations in Japan, select specialty retailers worldwide, and online at Sperry.com and BEAMS.co.jp.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025
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Their rollout has not always gone smoothly: Many officers choose not to activate them, leading some departments to use cameras that activate automatically as a gun is removed from a holster, for example.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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However, a 2023 Gallup poll found that this demographic is much less likely to choose an electric vehicle as their car of choice.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 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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Its classic trim with elegant details on each door can dress up a modern interior or pair with traditional decor to elevate any space.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Among the standout pieces in the second H&M spring 2025 limited-edition Ramadan collection, semi-shiny satins, jacquards and hammered fabrics add an elegant and luxurious touch.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Answer just four questions, and the Books desk will pick one out.—
Claire Moses,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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This has left a shallow pool of talent to pick from — not every club is willing to accept such terms — and the lack of finance has contributed to them missing out on top targets.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Mahomes is relaxed but talkative in those meetings, as Wentz described it, going through his preferred plays for the potential biggest moments of the game.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Nets ultimately traded him in February 2023 to Phoenix, which became his preferred destination at the time.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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But a couple of years ago food stylist Caroline Hwang, who is also co-founder of Synonym magazine, introduced me to her recipe for the Hawaiian version featuring furikake and a sweet soy sauce glaze that caramelizes in the oven to exquisite crunchiness.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Choose from savories like Maine lobster and caviar sandwiches and decadent sweets such as a Sacher torte, all while sipping from exquisite glassware.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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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.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Wisniewski/for NPR One of Roman's favorite memories came this season in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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What To Know The auction will feature several significant pieces, including: Lucy Ridsdale's Telegram: This handwritten message, sent by Ridsdale to her sister in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a rare firsthand account of a survivor's immediate experience.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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These events, while alarming, are statistically rare, and air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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