as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I've elected to study French as my foreign language
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as in select
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
this elect body of students represents the best that the nation's high schools have to offer
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the members of this all-American team are the elect of collegiate football
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Recent Examples of elect
Tamara Keith, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Fine, who was elected to the Florida state Senate in 2024, previously served as a state House representative and worked beforehand as a casino executive.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
In some cases, those who are vaccinated but elect to not receive a booster would be subjected to game-day testing again starting Dec. 1, the NBA said.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 Nov. 2021
Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
In Entertainment Weekly's exclusive video interview with the new cast, the 14 contenders for the crown elect superlatives of the season, from the most villainous personality to which contestant flexed major muscle as the trade of the season.
—EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Verb
After the nomination, House Republicans elected Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain to succeed Stefanik as conference chair.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Fine, who was elected to the Florida state Senate in 2024, previously served as a state House representative and worked beforehand as a casino executive.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The illusion of complete normality could prompt people to spend more and re-elect current politicians for office.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
In some cases, those who are vaccinated but elect to not receive a booster would be subjected to game-day testing again starting Dec. 1, the NBA said.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 Nov. 2021
Noun
Second lady elect Usha Vance opted for a pink tea-length Oscar de la Renta coat and taupe boots.
—Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
In Entertainment Weekly's exclusive video interview with the new cast, the 14 contenders for the crown elect superlatives of the season, from the most villainous personality to which contestant flexed major muscle as the trade of the season.
—EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elect
Verb
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Cameron might choose one of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club books, while Lochlan would likely find value in absurdist fiction, like Albert Camus' The Stranger.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mazin chose to use this challenge in Season 2 rather than gloss over it.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While Vietnam and Taiwan have proposed zero tariffs on U.S. imports as a counter-measure, the Cambodian prime minister proposed to cut tariffs on select U.S. imports to 5 percent, down from 35 percent in 19 product categories.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Apr. 2025
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The limited edition black Air Max 90 sneakers sold out almost instantly upon release on the SNKRS app in select regions.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is meant to be the time to develop the conditioning needed to break records or run personal bests later in the year.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Historically, Rose, Whittaker and Willis all own career bests inside the NCAA top five performances of all-time.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Players such as Milwaukee Brewers draft pick Griffin Tobias graduated, but returnees include senior third baseman Ryder Fernandez (Purdue Northwest), senior outfielder Drew Kosteba (Purdue Northwest), sophomore shortstop Parker Robinson and senior pitcher Josh Flores (Kentucky).—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even when bottled on its own in the 1980s, it was often picked late and sold in a long, slender bottle similar to riesling’s suggested sweetness, Ogilvie Merwin Vintners co-owner and director of production David Ogilvie said.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Built circa 1730, the grand residence, now on the market with Italy Sotheby’s International Realty for €5.2 million (or $5.6 million), embodies the opulence of 18th-century aristocracy while offering a slate of modern comforts, thanks to extensive renovations in the 1990s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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Netflix’s lush historical drama tackles the struggles of the aristocracy in 19th-century Sicily amid the attempts at the unification of Italy.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The plum political prize, of course, will be deciding how congressional districts are drawn, perhaps giving this parochial court a major say in which party—and its preferred Speaker—gets to run the U.S. House.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Conflict also emerges between a woman named Angela (Daniela Mack) and Claire over who gets to be Howard’s preferred subordinate.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The last week-and-a-half has been a blast and she’s played like someone who can compete against and trouble the elite.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Among the Italian elites, knowledge was a form of social currency, and learned women were admired as symbols of familial and civic prestige.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Elect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elect. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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