selected
adjective
se·lect·ed
sə-ˈlek-təd 
: select
specifically
: of a higher grade or quality than the ordinary
Synonyms
Examples of selected in a Sentence
a selected brand of ice cream with an exceptionally high butterfat content
Recent Examples on the Web
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
After pairing the headphones, the app's home screen shows information like the battery level and the selected EQ mode, along with a multi-point button and basic media controls.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for selected 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024
After pairing the headphones, the app's home screen shows information like the battery level and the selected EQ mode, along with a multi-point button and basic media controls.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for selected
Dictionary Entries Near selected
Cite this Entry
“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selected. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share