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 have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025 -
After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For travelers looking to set sail on the sea during the spring break season, American Airlines Cruises division is offering bonuses of up to 10,000 miles and other perks on select upcoming bookings.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Support In a meeting with the U.S. House of Representatives' select committee on China earlier this week, McCourt and his co-bidder Kevin O'Leary received assurances that lawmakers on both sides of the U.S. political aisle are committed to ensuring a qualified divestiture.—
Krystal Hu,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Amazon The Nothing Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are our favorite wireless earbuds for most people.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
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As people’s vulnerability proxies—podcasters, celebrities, crying YouTubers—pour out their heart while shilling for their favorite cashmere brands, consumerism becomes unconsciously tethered to the viewing or listening experience.—
Maytal Eyal,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, rose at a 2.3 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, up from 1.5 percent in the previous quarter and exceeding the Fed's 2 percent target.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The organization has set a 2025 goal to make center city a preferred destination for investors and developers who want to work in the older office space.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Cherry-picked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-picked. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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