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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Porter Hodge and Matthew Boyd were selected to be part of the tuna cutting.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
The restaurant’s specialty dishes are available to EVA Air passengers in business class cabins, called Royal Laurel Class and Laurel Class, on select routes.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Photo: Courtesy of Paravel Products are independently selected by our editors.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Porter Hodge and Matthew Boyd were selected to be part of the tuna cutting.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The league airs on CBS, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ION, while select matches livestream on Prime Video, Paramount+ and ESPN+.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
The restaurant’s specialty dishes are available to EVA Air passengers in business class cabins, called Royal Laurel Class and Laurel Class, on select routes.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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The Suns drafted him with the 22nd pick, one of three Arkansas Razorbacks chosen in the first round, joining Todd Day and Lee Mayberry.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the wake of this tragedy, the family has been heartbroken to see that certain individuals have chosen to profit from their grief, spreading false and unkind stories about their mother.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Inside, details like custom door trim and crown mouldings add elegant touches to the living and family rooms throughout the home.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The overall effect reminds us of a shibori dye—understated and elegant enough to make the whole room feel slightly more special.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Landry was one of the Titans' first draft picks under Vrabel in 2018.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Among those picked behind him to already make significant marks are Garrett Crochet, Jordan Westburg, Bobby Miller, Reid Detmers and Garrett Mitchell.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation number, which is the Fed’s preferred, is expected to be 2.7% rather than 2.5% and certainly not the Fed’s target of 2.0%.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Colombian is the perfect fit for manager Oliver Glasner’s preferred 3-4-2-1 system.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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All exquisite in their different ways, nuanced and unerringly observed.—
Erik Pedersen,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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As guests dine in the iconic setting of Mille Fleurs, they will be treated to an exclusive fashion show by Isola Boutique, featuring the latest in spring fashion, alongside exquisite jewelry designs by John Matty Co.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.—
Brad Bourque,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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Despite its popularity, Lululemon has been able to keep some secrets under wraps, including a little corner of the brand’s site that features some of our favorite pieces for special prices.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Situated on a rare half-acre-plus lot, this home offers unparalleled privacy and tranquility.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Boasting fresh restorations and rare screenings of difficult to get prints, past seasons have been devoted to filmmakers such as Douglas Sirk or studios such as last year’s retrospective, The Lady with the Torch, which celebrated the centenary of Columbia Pictures.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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