1
: a member of the clergy in charge of a parish
sought the counsel of the curate
2
: a member of the clergy serving as assistant (as to a rector) in a parish
cu·rate
ˈkyu̇r-ˌāt 
ˈkyər-;
kyu̇-ˈrāt
curated; curating; curates
1
: to select (the best or most appropriate) especially for presentation, distribution, or publication
… suggests finding smaller consignment or vintage stores that focus on carefully curating their products and displaying them nicely.—
Elizabeth Segran
: such as
Elizabeth Segran
a
: to select and organize (artistic works) for presentation in (something, such as an exhibit, show, or program)
Apsáalooke curator Nina Sanders curated the exhibit. She's in Chicago working on an Apsáalooke history exhibition at the Field Museum, coming in March.—Darcel Rockett
Darcel Rockett[Hans] Zimmer has curated the show himself and it will be conducted by Gavin Greenaway and will star Lisa Gerrard.—Rory Cashin
Rory CashinThe two existing gallery spaces … display an extensive collection of sought-after art curated by a selection of the county's leading artists.—Aaliyah Miller
Aaliyah Miller[The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival's] organizers curate a balanced collection of short films, episodic projects and features both by U.S. Latino directors and Latin American artists across genres.—Carlos Aguilar
Carlos Aguilar
b
: to select and organize (articles, images, etc.) for distribution or publication
The way TikTok algorithmically curates content for each individual user was also a wildly effective, even if unintentional, advertising tool.—Morgan Sung
Morgan Sung2
: to select and bring together (people or groups) for a purpose that is dependent on the specific skills or talents of the members
Edens also curated a team of "local legends," including Olympic gold medalists and National Geographic photographers, to help create the types of guest experiences … that have kept him coming back year after year.—Jen Murphy
Jen Murphy"This year, Black Thought, Questlove and I attempted to curate a lineup that broke through the genre barriers that often separate us in black culture. To be able to book Mickey Guyton, Kirk Franklin, G Herbo, Wizkid, Wallo & Gillie, and Mary J. Blige on the same lineup was a dream come true."—Shawn Gee
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2024
In the film, O’Connor gives Emily a passionate affair with William Weightman (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), a young curate in the local parish.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2023
Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
His ability to curate and direct entire projects paved the way for future super-producers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Fiennes is backed by a stellar supporting cast that, in addition to Tucci's firebrand Bellini, included John Lithgow as a sanctimonious curate and Carlos Diehz as Cardinal Benitez, intriguing and comforting in his calm stillness.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2024
In the film, O’Connor gives Emily a passionate affair with William Weightman (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), a young curate in the local parish.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2023
Verb
This fall, Christie’s tapped Simon Porte Jacquemus to curate the exhibition preceding a sale of works by François-Xavier Lalanne in New York City, and asked Alexis Mabille to select items for a private sale in Paris celebrating the taste of the great couturiers.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
His ability to curate and direct entire projects paved the way for future super-producers.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Curate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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