selected
adjective
se·lect·ed sə-ˈlek-təd 
: select
specifically : of a higher grade or quality than the ordinary
Examples of selected in a Sentence
a selected brand of ice cream with an exceptionally high butterfat content
Recent Examples on the Web
The selected artist will be notified by early October. —
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 The gist, however, seems to be that extra-terrestrials make contact with a selected few, before promising to go public to the entire world — good luck dealing with the ramifications of that one, human race! —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025 The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling. —Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025 The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for selected
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 The gist, however, seems to be that extra-terrestrials make contact with a selected few, before promising to go public to the entire world — good luck dealing with the ramifications of that one, human race! —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025 The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling. —Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025 The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for selected
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/selected. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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