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
Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
After a year-long search, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston has selected Nora Burnett Abrams as its next director.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Choose from a select menu of entrees, including a 6-ounce sirloin steak, country fried chicken, pulled pork served with two sides and a soft drink, tea or coffee.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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By Heather Cruickshank November 21, 2024 All products are independently selected by our editors.
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Aguilar, the highest-ranking House Democrat in California, has held prominent committee posts, including being a member of the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
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Workout: Ruck for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, choosing a route with hills.Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Dave Jones, a former insurance commissioner in California, said some commissioners fear that stricter enforcement could drive companies out of their states, leaving their constituents with fewer plans to choose from.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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The selected poet laureate will be notified in March 2025.Asher Price, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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McCormick and the selected lieutenant governor candidate will face the Republican ticket of Sen. Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith in November. Between the lines: The more interesting race is the one to take on incumbent Attorney General Todd Rokita.Arika Herron, Axios, 11 July 2024
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The crowd of songwriters, publishers and other industry members, all garbed in suits and elegant dresses, immediately rose to their feet, clapping and singing along to Owen’s lyrics of flowing rivers, rustic Cajun hideaways and playing baseball with chert rocks.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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The vertical stitching looks clean and elegant, and is meant to prevent wrinkles.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
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Shop our top 50 Amazon Outlet Black Friday picks now, with prices as low as $6.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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The farm had an excess of flowers, and there the friends picked orchids and other colorful plants for their new floral design business, Forage Fairies.Taylor Galgano, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Just 13 brands encompass the preferred cereals of every state, and the two most popular are favorites in 23 states, according to Google Trends data.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Streaming has supplanted traditional pay TV as the preferred method of viewing for millions of Canadians.Alex Sherman, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Very small exquisite bubbles, medium-bodied, excellent concentration, and a long and elegant finish.Liz Thach, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ever since then, the probe has been zipping past Jupiter and its moons, capturing images and sending back data bursting with exquisite details.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Here's what time 'Dancing with the Stars' is on tonight, where to watch Week 8, who is left in Season 33 and how to vote for your favorite couple.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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One of my favorite authors and former Navy SEAL Jacko Wilkins says: The only path to freedom of any kind is discipline.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Make quick work of your household chore list with rare savings on the lightweight but powerful Dyson V11 cordless vacuum.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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The beer is rare alright, aged in sought after King of Kentucky bourbon barrels for one year and then aged another year in a different set of King of Kentucky barrels.Em Sauter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Select.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/select. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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