selected 1 of 2

as in select
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking a selected brand of ice cream with an exceptionally high butterfat content

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selected

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verb

past tense of select

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Recent Examples of selected
Adjective
Visit Black Santa on selected dates, check out the Wishing Wall, candle making and hear festive tales from around the world. Jacqueline Huynh, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024 The selected poet laureate will be notified in March 2025. Asher Price, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024 McCormick and the selected lieutenant governor candidate will face the Republican ticket of Sen. Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith in November. Between the lines: The more interesting race is the one to take on incumbent Attorney General Todd Rokita. Arika Herron, Axios, 11 July 2024 The selected video works highlight the profound connection between humans and nature, a theme explored with striking originality and depth. Photovogue, Vogue, 14 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for selected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
Adjective
  • In addition to the teams that advanced to the finals, select competitors from other schools will compete in the individual finals despite their teams not advancing.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Carney holds a larger 13-point lead over Poilievre as Canadians' preferred choice for prime minister (47.4 percent to 34.3 percent).
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Dr Pepper topped the list for the preferred soda brands in the spring 2025 survey, winning 29% of mentions.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Everybody's favorite socially awkward evil couple, Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) and Syril Karn (Kyle Soller), are doing terrible things for the Imperial Security Bureau, while Luthen and Cassian try to help the nascent rebellion movement on the planet.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Now, fan favorite Andor, a rather bleak look at the rebellion from the perspective of Rogue One’s sacrificial hero Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), is coming back for a big, bold, second season.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The chosen timeframe encompasses Driskell’s arrival at Fisk through Hooks’ departure after more than 30 years teaching.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The eventual chosen design will be the one with the most public support.
    Sam Allard, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Trudeau remained in power until the Liberal Party elected Carney as its new leader, who has now called a snap election that will be held on April 28.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Carney replaced Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remained in power until the Liberal Party elected a new leader on March 9 following a leadership race by the governing party.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selected. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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