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Synonyms & Antonyms for select
Synonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked, choice, chosen, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, selected
Synonyms: Verb
cherry-pick, choose, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, single (out), tag, take
Antonyms: Verb
decline, refuse, reject, turn down
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Examples of select in a Sentence
Adjective
Only a few select employees attended the meeting. A select committee was formed to plan the project. The group was small and select. A select number of people are invited. Only a select few will be accepted into the program. He only drinks select wines.Verb
Please select one item from the list. The school will only select 12 applicants for enrollment. Knowing the importance of making the right choice, he selected carefully. Select “Insert” from the “Edit” menu.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The space agency has said that over 100 events will be organised in 100 select cities across the country The festivities will conclude a year later in Thiruvananthapuram and a commemorative coin will be issued on the occasion. — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, "The man who established India’s space programme and its premier B-school turns 100," 11 Aug. 2019 But whether or not Zillow Offers is destined to be the future of selling (and buying) homes, homeowners in select cities can expect to see a Zillow sign in their neighborhood soon. — Anne Sraders, Fortune, "Zillow ‘Offers’ is Coming Next Year to Arizona, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Florida," 7 Aug. 2019 Joining the Goo Goo Dolls on select dates of the tour will be special guests, The Unlikely Candidates and Beach Slang. — Taylor Mims, Billboard, "Goo Goo Dolls Announce Fall Miracle Pill Tour," 23 July 2019 The ride-hailing giant silently rolled out a service in select cities that offers discounts on cab rides, free JUMP bikes and scooter rides, and free Uber Eats delivery, TechCrunch reported on Monday. — Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, "Uber's new test will offer rides, deliver dinner and rent you a scooter for $24.99 a month," 23 July 2019 Delta and Alaska offer the fare on select dates, but only as long as JetBlue flies the route, through Sept. 15. — Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, "Here are some cheap tickets from Alaska to Seattle, LA, Paris and beyond," 13 July 2019 More than 1 million fans are expected to see the singer's third headlining tour and his first ever to break into stadiums in select cities. — Ed Masley, azcentral, "July concerts in Phoenix: Shawn Mendes, Queen & Adam Lambert, DaBaby, Third Eye Blind," 2 July 2019 There is also a meet-up program in development, which is already in place in select cities including New York, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Kansas City, and Denver. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "This New Sobriety School Will Change the Way You Think About Drinking," 29 May 2019 In select cities, Floyd will provide free same-day shipping, an unprecedented turnaround time for sofas. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Flatpack furniture startup Floyd is launching a sofa," 20 Aug. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
At the beginning of each month, the Ennismore team selects which movie to screen next, based on seasonality. — Anna Ben Yehuda Rahmanan, Fortune, "This Cinema in Brooklyn Claims to Be the Tiniest Movie Theater in the World," 17 Aug. 2019 To prevent its coaches from using their authority for personal advantage, USA Basketball teams are selected by committees. — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville coach Jeff Walz will go to great lengths for another shot with USA Basketball," 16 Aug. 2019 Participants may select the ride group of their choice when registering. — courant.com, "Community News For The Stafford Edition," 16 Aug. 2019 Elite wide receiver Johnny Wilson has been selected as one of the game’s high school ambassadors this year, while future Ducks quarterback Jay Butterfield and defensive end Maceal Afaese will join Laloulu on the roster. — oregonlive.com, "Beavers, Ducks pledges selected as Polynesian Bowl all-stars," 16 Aug. 2019 Only 1 in 300 people are ever selected as the best possible donor. — Ada Tseng, Daily Pilot, "Leukemia survivor designs scrubs to give back to medical community, raise awareness for bone marrow registry," 16 Aug. 2019 Mauna Kea was selected for the construction of the massive Thirty Meter Telescope being imposed by the University of California and CalTech along with the countries of Canada, China, Japan, and India. — Marianne Garvey, CNN, "Inside Jason Momoa's fight for a sacred Hawaiian mountain," 15 Aug. 2019 Each of the league’s eight head coaches will select one before the draft begins. — Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, "7 quarterbacks, including 3 ex-Broncos, who could end up in the XFL following Landry Jones," 15 Aug. 2019 Ten applicants have been selected for a panel interview this month. — La Cañada Valley Sun, "Devil’s Gate hauling plan shifts to ease traffic at key times near LCHS," 14 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Overstock: Save up to 45 percent on select mattresses, up to 30 percent off bathroom items, and up to 20 percent off other furniture and decor. — Jenny Xie, Curbed, "All the best sales to shop this weekend," 2 Aug. 2019 Right now, up to 40% off select patio furniture, up to 30% off select power tools, and up to 15% off select grills along with other discounts. — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, "The 7 best deals you can get this Wednesday," 3 July 2019 Will Washington’s decision-makers select from a position of empowerment or self-preservation? — Ben Golliver, The Denver Post, "2019 NBA mock draft: How will Pelicans build around Zion Williamson?," 18 June 2019 If no other moves are taken into consideration, the Heat select . . . — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, "Heat No. 13 NBA Mock 3.0: Setting the scenarios, if it’s not about best player available," 12 June 2019 Get the Sunday Riley Game Changer Kit for $98 (Save $42) Other great beauty, haircare and skincare Prime Day deals Save 30% or more on select Elizabeth Arden products. — Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, "5 of the best beauty deals you can get this Prime Day," 16 July 2019 With Paul Gauguin Cruises, receive