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select

[si-lekt] / sɪˈlɛkt /
ADJECTIVE
excellent, elite, preferable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eclectic exclusive preferred privileged selected selective
STRONG
best boss chosen cool cream culled discriminating elect favored limited pick picked prime screened top tops weeded winnowed
WEAK
blue-chip choice delicate elegant exquisite first-class first-rate handpicked number one posh rare recherché special superior topnotch winner world-class
Antonyms
STRONGEST
open
STRONG
least unpopular
WEAK
inferior poor second-rate
VERB
pick out, prefer from among choices
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choose cull decide elect make name pick single out take
STRONG
mark opt peg slot tag tap winnow
WEAK
make a choice make a selection opt for optate pin down say so sort out tab
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disallow fail ignore lose refuse reject stop

Example Sentences

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Labour MP Alex McIntyre, who sits on the Commons Health and Social Care select committee, defended Palantir's involvement in NHS contracts.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Unlike many states, California holds an "open" primary, meaning voters can select candidates from any party.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

To make our lineup, The Times surveyed more than 200 authors, publishers, journalists and general book club enthusiasts to select the best book club reads in 10 categories, including romance, mystery, memoir and literary fiction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Technology is one area to consider, as are select names in consumer staples and healthcare.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

To do this, you must select “Declare This Book” before you download its clue.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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