select 1 of 2

verb

Definition of selectnext
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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Relevance

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select

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adjective

sə-ˈlekt How to pronounce select (audio)
1
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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2
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
Verb
Photo: Courtesy of Paravel Products are independently selected by our editors. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025 Pete Crow-Armstrong, Porter Hodge and Matthew Boyd were selected to be part of the tuna cutting. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The league airs on CBS, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ION, while select matches livestream on Prime Video, Paramount+ and ESPN+. — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025 The restaurant’s specialty dishes are available to EVA Air passengers in business class cabins, called Royal Laurel Class and Laurel Class, on select routes. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for select
Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
  1. choose
  2. selected
  3. elegant
  4. pick
  5. preferred
  6. exquisite
  7. favorite
  8. rare
Verb
  • The Suns drafted him with the 22nd pick, one of three Arkansas Razorbacks chosen in the first round, joining Todd Day and Lee Mayberry.
    — Doug Haller, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • From debating associations choosing the head on the basis of abs to rich kids bullying another rich one in school for a lack of class, an unrealistic portrayal of the younger generation makes things worse.
    — Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of choose
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of selected
Adjective
  • Inside, details like custom door trim and crown mouldings add elegant touches to the living and family rooms throughout the home.
    — Mary Forgione, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The overall effect reminds us of a shibori dye—understated and elegant enough to make the whole room feel slightly more special.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of elegant
Verb
  • When asked to pick a favorite (an unfair question, admittedly), Dynevor highlights an undersung benefit of antiques: their usefulness.
    — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Get tickets on StubHub Own your bracket pool with The Athletic Projecting the bracket | Best picks to win the title | Best bracket names No. 1 USC Trojans Strengths: The biggest plus is that USC has JuJu Watkins.
    — The Athletic, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of pick
Adjective
  • The Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation number, which is the Fed’s preferred, is expected to be 2.7% rather than 2.5% and certainly not the Fed’s target of 2.0%.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The Colombian is the perfect fit for manager Oliver Glasner’s preferred 3-4-2-1 system.
    — Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of preferred
Adjective
  • All exquisite in their different ways, nuanced and unerringly observed.
    — Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2025
  • As guests dine in the iconic setting of Mille Fleurs, they will be treated to an exclusive fashion show by Isola Boutique, featuring the latest in spring fashion, alongside exquisite jewelry designs by John Matty Co.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of exquisite
Adjective
  • Location: In Georgetown BOOK NOW Beachside Farmhouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Kennebunkport has long been a favorite holiday destination in Maine thanks to its blissful waterfront village and historic atmosphere.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Dodgers arrived Thursday to a Beatles-like welcome, documented by my colleague and team beat writer Jack Harris, in their bid to secure their place as Japan’s favorite team in the States.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • Keep reading for 11 rare On deals from Zappos, REI, and more — up to 40 percent off.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In Detroit – where immigration prosecutions have been rare – the number of people charged with immigration offenses rose from two in February 2024 to 19 last month, Reuters found.
    — Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch, Mike Spector, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of rare

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