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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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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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 -
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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There aren’t many people in a position to give advice on how to lead the line to Erling Haaland, but Thierry Henry can surely be included in that select group.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Anthropic’s computer use capability allows its technology to interpret what’s on a computer screen, select buttons, enter text, navigate websites and execute tasks through any software and real-time internet browsing, the startup said.—
Hayden Field,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sign in or create an account to vote » Is this your favorite look?—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Besides Arte Johnson as Tyrone, another favorite famous target of Gladys’ wayward backhand was often the head of tipsy Dean Martin during his celebrity roast TV specials.—
Phil Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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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Check out our favorites, or jump to your preferred section with the links below.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Handpicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpicked. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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