as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
claims that the committee used only cherry-picked facts in their report on the state of the nation's economy
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as in picked
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief
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Adjective
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025 -
The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, take an additional 20% off select styles, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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Jean shorts are not everyone’s favorite summer style.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge indicated that price increases in April slowed as well.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Barcelona is the preferred destination of Garcia’s representatives, with his main focus securing a place in Spain’s squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Cherry-picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-picked. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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