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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherry-picked
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025 -
The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Some noticed minor banding with select HDR10 video, but updates seem to have mostly fixed it, making this the 2025 TV to beat.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Besides these fan favorites, the retailer is offering $200 off select Breville electrics.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Evans has some starting experience and seems to be the favorite for the No. 4 job entering camp.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Lol watching all the amazing women in my life cook all our favorite meals with so much love and joy.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Bachman's warbler seems to have preferred brushy terrain that was slightly elevated from the surrounding swampy areas, which was the easiest ground to clear for cropland.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Lastly, just place your initial wager to activate your preferred offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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“Cherry-picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-picked. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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