as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
the senator's handpicked campaign staff
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as in picked
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
handpicked what she considered to be the cutest kitten from the litter
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Recent Examples of handpicked
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
From a rustic centerpiece glowing with candlelight to faux wreath charger plates that instantly feel festive, these are my handpicked tabletop finds from Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, Amazon, and more — all timeless, inviting, and starting at just $8.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
In June Kennedy fired all 17 members of ACIP and, days later, appointed eight new, handpicked ones, some of whom have expressed antivaccination views.
—Jaimie Seaton, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2025
In June, Kennedy fired all 17 members of the panel and replaced them with seven new, handpicked members.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Kennedy has replaced all of the members of the committee with handpicked people, some of whom have expressed criticism of vaccines.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump has relentlessly condemned Jerome Powell, his handpicked Fed chair who was later reappointed by former President Joe Biden.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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On Sunday, the dispute further intensified when Rowley and his handpicked successor, Stuart Young, condemned her remarks in separate statements.
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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.—
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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.—
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As for their final guesses, Robin Thicke chose Keke Palmer, McCarthy-Wahlberg opted for Leslie Jones, and Ken Jeong picked Wanda Sykes.—
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Seton Hall, picked to finish last in the Big East Preseason Coaches Poll, dropped to 14-3 and 4-2 in the league.—
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The brand’s sale goes through January 16, but popular options are starting to sell out in select colors and sizes.—
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The megaconstellation of nearly 9,500 active satellites also supports wifi on airliners and cell-to-satellite capabilities for select carriers.—
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Petro sat in a favorite leather armchair, dressed comfortably in sneakers, slacks, and a white cardigan; a female assistant was combing his hair.—
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The Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser gently removes dirt, excess oil, and their favorite makeup.—
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Washington was Young’s preferred destination, and the two sides were working on a deal to get the 27-year-old point guard to the nation’s capital.—
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Firstly, it was discovered that based on the data, about two-thirds of the parents had a preferred child, and that their favorite often stayed stagnant over decades.—
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“Handpicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handpicked. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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