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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select

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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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Infielder Nate Furman was selected from Triple-A Sacramento to take Rodriguez’s spot on the roster. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 Learn more about milkweed and selecting native plants suited for the Kansas City area with these resources. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Adjective

So the Sony Pictures tentpole will share Imax screens with The Odyssey across select digital Imax locations, while Nolan’s tentpole continues to play in all 41 Imax 70mm film locations worldwide. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Early attendees of the film capitalized on the fanfare and listed exclusive movie memorabilia, including rare filmstrips that were distributed at select screenings. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for select

Recent Examples of Synonyms for select

Verb

The startup said this reflects a broader vision within the company to improve fashion discovery, regardless of where the customer chooses to shop.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
With 20 colors to choose from, you might be tempted to grab more than one before your next trip.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of choose

Adjective

Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026

Definition of selected

Verb

That ranked fifth among the 63 college FBS receivers who were targeted at least 25 times on man-to-man routes — more than first-round picks Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The shrinking labor supply has contributed to the low-hire, low-fire environment, though recent months have seen a pick-up in job growth.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of pick

Adjective

Partnerships now add another layer by offering preferred access or pricing outside the hotel.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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— Priyanka Salve,Raksha Murali, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of preferred

Adjective

The transfer here is as exquisite as any of Warner Archive’s releases, and there are some juicy extras for Crawford fans in the form of original radio broadcasts featuring the star (there’s also a documentary on MGM executive Irving Thalberg).

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 28 July 2026
Having eaten nearly every possible version of lobster over the past few days, there was something special about feasting on local mushrooms and indulging in a dozen exquisite Maine oysters.

— Dinaw Mengestu, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

Definition of exquisite

Adjective

The smoothing and plumping fan-favorite masks have (literally) uplifted me on groggy mornings, amid grueling hangovers, and during spa nights with my best friends.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
The bold rose perfume is a cult classic and a favorite among Vogue editors, and pop star legends like Madonna.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of favorite

Adjective

The Kansas City Royals began Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with a pair of rare occurrences.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Trinitite contains a novel, cagelike clathrate crystal and quasicrystals, rare materials, once thought impossible, that contain nonrepeating atomic structures.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026

Definition of rare

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