curate

[kyoor-it, kyoo-reyt, kyoor-eyt] / ˈkyʊər ɪt, kyʊˈreɪt, ˈkyʊər eɪt /

NOUN

assistant to priest or other minister

Synonyms

STRONG

assistant clergyman cleric dominie minister pastor priest

VERB

manage a museum collection or art exhibit

Synonyms

STRONG

manage oversee

WEAK

collect display exhibit keep maintain organize present preserve protect select showcase

VERB

compile and select for presentation

Synonyms

STRONG

assemble compile edit handpick select

WEAK

anthologize manage moderate organize publish showcase

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That wouldn’t be much of a challenge for most people in her position, since Carol’s apocalypse is curated to please her.

From Salon

It’s deceptively simple: a curated list of meals you intend to make for dinner.

From Salon

Find the most stylish gifts for family and friends this season with our curated holiday gift guides.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rather than relying on motivation alone, Jefferys says curating your environment for success can also make a big difference.

From BBC

Three years later, Newman had his solo debut at the Betty Parsons Gallery in New York, where he had recently curated an exhibition of Northwest Coast Indian art.

From The Wall Street Journal

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