SELECT Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of select

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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adjective

sə-ˈlekt

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

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Jeanie was selected by her father, Jerry Buss, to serve as the team’s controlling governor after his death in 2013. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The initial BlueFirst routes were selected based on customer demand for premium travel, JetBlue said in a statement. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Adjective

The Moncler Re/Icons collection is available at select Moncler stores and online. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The plan is to offer the line online as well as through select wholesale accounts. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for select

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Verb

Starting with a silhouette and buckle, clients choose among materials including satin, leather, patent and suede, as well as colors and finishes.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The hotel has a total of 59 rooms and suites, residences, villas, and houses for guests to choose from, including a few options in the original farmhouse, or stancija.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of choose

Adjective

Meanwhile, the first stage can handle different solid rocket motors for pre-selected range, speed, and performance profiles, as well as different booster types and other modular components.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
The Pope Leo Village Homes initiative is underway in Bronzeville with five of the seven area homes under construction and two with selected homeowners.

— Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of selected

Adjective

Signs of this history were on display amid all the adventurous modern art that made Mandell’s home seem like an elegant, circus-like wonderland.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Her elegant primary bedroom boasted a dressing area that was the picture of ’40s-movie-star luxury, complete with plush rugs, dramatic arches, and, of course, plenty of mirrors.

— Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of elegant

Verb

The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
While the three were picking their way through a clump of trees at the far end of the cornfield, half a dozen does came out of the willows single file, walked under my platform within six yards of me, and started to feed.

— Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pick

Adjective

An Ipsos poll out Friday finds that a majority, or about 51% of the population, say chocolate is their preferred Halloween candy of choice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
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— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of preferred

Adjective

The Row’s antique lace cardigan over a relaxed camisole and drawstring pinstripe pants is a good example (look 24) — a simple base paired with an exquisite lace piece.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Indeed, the diamond was quite an exquisite addition, considering that such gemstones over 10 carats are incredibly rare.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of exquisite

Adjective

Our customers pair all of their favorite knits back to their favorite pair of jeans that’s vintage or what not.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Ahead, find our favorite chocolate brown suede pieces for fall, including boots, flats, and several fun ways to accessorize.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorite

Adjective

This collective nature has a layering effect, telegraphing a specific sense of style and humanity increasingly rare in the world of contemporary hotels.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Expect to see rare bottles pulled from the shelves and all manner of weird and wonderful concoctions offered up from the menu and from their encyclopedic knowledge of drinks.

— Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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