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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
The fifth-round pick used to select him out of Notre Dame is the biggest investment used on any of the players in the room.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Claire Franken, TVLine, 7 Apr. 2025
To kick-start the project, his team created a group chat on Matrix, another open protocol for digital communication, and invited select people who expressed interest in joining.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Whatever the case may be, selecting the right media console is as important as shopping for a comfy chair or sofa.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
The fifth-round pick used to select him out of Notre Dame is the biggest investment used on any of the players in the room.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The Choice package is the most popular and offers CBS in select markets in addition to over 100 other channels for $114.99/month.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 7 Apr. 2025
To kick-start the project, his team created a group chat on Matrix, another open protocol for digital communication, and invited select people who expressed interest in joining.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for select
Verb
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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To learn more about fast internet, download and upload speeds, and for tips on choosing a speed without paying too much, check out our guide below.—
David Brinkerhoff,
USA Today,
17 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
Adjective
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Medium-bodied, there is very good acidity, impressive freshness, and an elegant finish with good persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Palvin, 31, opted for an elegant strapless gown with an asymmetrical ruffled skirt.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Throughout the week, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, Joe Smith and Jeremy Rutherford were on site and picked the players’ brains about, well, each other.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Van Lith was picked in the first round by the Chicago Sky.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dr Pepper topped the list for the preferred soda brands in the spring 2025 survey, winning 29% of mentions.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Carney holds a larger 13-point lead over Poilievre as Canadians' preferred choice for prime minister (47.4 percent to 34.3 percent).—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His time at Ralph Lauren bleeds into the exquisite construction of the pieces Chavarria designs presently.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1948 by jeweler David Webb, the house has been celebrated for its signature animal motifs, intricate gold work and exquisite use of vibrant gemstones.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Best of all, this matching set comes in a variety of fun colors, including khaki and my favorite, hot pink.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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The exemptions were a rare piece of good news for the battered financial markets, and U.S. stocks closed higher Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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In rare cases, legislative changes could extend the window.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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