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adjective

Definition of handpickednext
as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking the senator's handpicked campaign staff

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handpicked

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verb

past tense of handpick
as in picked
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities handpicked what she considered to be the cutest kitten from the litter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handpicked
  1. selected
  2. select
  3. favorite
  4. preferred
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of selected
Adjective
  • Subramanian ordered the jail to give Combs access to the laptop seven days per week during select hours in a visiting room or conference room.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Now until December 31, solo travelers that are ready to book 2025 and 2026 sailing waive the single supplement on select Norway Original voyages cruise fares.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of select
Adjective
  • 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.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Because of this, the second favorite out of the group may very well be the last seed Pisnik & Todd, if only because they’re better formed from a left-side/right-side perspective.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • The state allows prisoners to choose their preferred method of execution: lethal injection or gas chamber.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
  • High praise from the head of Ferrari’s preferred styling house.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of preferred
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