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
Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Xu was a graduate from Zhejiang University’s Chu Kochen Honors College, which selects top students at the elite university.
—Anniek Bao,dylan Butts, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Details: 3½ stars, in select theaters Feb. 28, also available to rent.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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In fact, trying to select just a handful of filmmakers for this book was a challenge.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
Xu was a graduate from Zhejiang University’s Chu Kochen Honors College, which selects top students at the elite university.
—Anniek Bao,dylan Butts, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The Accidental Getaway Driver is in theaters in select cities now and nationwide on March 7.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Details: 3½ stars, in select theaters Feb. 28, also available to rent.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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Guests can choose from four larger first-class capsules, each spanning 47 square feet with a standard double bed and nightstand, resembling a tiny hotel room.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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For all the doubt that antivaccine advocates, including RFK, Jr., have sowed around childhood immunizations, for all the political proclamations of conscientious objection and the freedom to choose, this child did not have a choice.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 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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When only the most polished versions will do, look for an elegant almond-shape toe, a slight Cuban-style heel, and a high shine—like this take from Berluti, with a two-tone treatment of black and petrol blue.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Flavors include a mid palate rodeo of treacle, cep mushrooms, black Dutch licorice and an elegant flush of black berries, red currants and brownies.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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My final list of 23 Oscar picks and spoilers is below.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2025
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Unofficial Party Planner Organizing an annual Christmas or year-end party is more than just picking a venue and inviting everyone.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As the day winds down, these individuals’ energy levels rev up with a preferred bedtime at around midnight, Breus stated in his report.—
Amy McGorry,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As is the case with the aesthetics of people, exquisite lines can be found on patrician and proletariat cars alike.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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Fashioning Wonder includes some exquisite doll sized clothing and accessories, were traditional objects that might have been included in someone’s collection of curiosities?—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Just 10 percent of US adults surveyed by Gallup last year listed baseball as their favorite sport.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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No camera control button: Instead the new iPhone 16e features an action button, that according to Apple, allows users to press and use visual intelligence to call your best friend, launch your favorite app, and more.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In modern business, where metrics and bottom lines take center stage, genuine human connection is a rare and undervalued commodity.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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According to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, in-flight medical emergencies and deaths are rare with a mortality rate of 0.21 deaths per million passengers.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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