Cherry-picked — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈcher-ē-ˌpik/ cher·ry-pick

Meaning & Definition of Cherry-picked

Cherry-picked (verb)

  1. to select the best or most desirable
  2. to select as being the best or most desirable; also, to select the best or most desirable from

Cherry-picked (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: choice, chosen, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, select, selected, of choice
    related: fashionable, exclusive, culled, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out)
    near: average, common, commonplace, ordinary, run-of-the-mill

Cherry-picked (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

    "cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief"

    similar: chose, culled, elected, handpicked, named, opted (for), picked, preferred, selected, singled (out), tagged, took
    related: preselected, appointed, designated, fixed, marked, nominated, set, tabbed, tapped, accepted, adopted, embraced, espoused, settled (on or upon)
    opposite: declined, refused, rejected, turned down
    near: disapproved, negatived, repudiated, spurned, discarded, jettisoned, threw away, threw out

Related Entry: Cherry-pick (verb)

Cherry-pick is a different word from Cherry-picked. The synonyms below are for cherry-pick, not for cherry-picked.

  1. to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

    "cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief"

    similar: choose, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), tag, take
    related: preselect, appoint, designate, fix, mark, nominate, set, tab, tap, accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, settle (on or upon)
    opposite: decline, refuse, reject, turn down
    near: disapprove, negative, repudiate, spurn, discard, jettison, throw away, throw out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cherry-picked

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cherry-picked:

choice, chosen, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, select, selected, of choice, chose, culled, elected, named, opted (for), singled (out), tagged, took

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cherry-picked

Words with the opposite meaning of Cherry-picked:

declined, refused, rejected, turned down

Related Words for Cherry-picked

fashionable, exclusive, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out), preselected, appointed, designated, fixed, marked, nominated, set, tabbed, tapped, accepted, adopted, embraced, espoused, settled (on or upon)

Near Antonyms of Cherry-picked

average, common, commonplace, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, disapproved, negatived, repudiated, spurned, discarded, jettisoned, threw away, threw out

Word Forms of Cherry-picked

Inflections: cherry-picking, cherry-picks

Origin & Etymology of Cherry-picked

First known use: 1965i

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry-picked

What does "Cherry-picked" mean?

"Cherry-picked" means to select the best or most desirable. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to select the best or most desirable. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cherry-picked"?

Other words for "Cherry-picked" include choice, chosen, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked and picked. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cherry-picked" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cherry-picked"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cherry-picked". Common alternatives include choice, chosen, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred and select.

What is the opposite of "Cherry-picked"?

Antonyms of "Cherry-picked" include declined, refused, rejected and turned down. Near antonyms include average, common, commonplace and ordinary.

How do you use "Cherry-picked" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cherry-picked" in a sentence: "claims that the committee used only cherry-picked facts in their report on the state of the nation's economy"; "cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief".

Is "Cherry-picked" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cherry-picked" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Cherry-picked"?

"Cherry-picked" is pronounced /ˈcher-ē-ˌpik/ and divided into syllables as cher·ry-pick.

What is the origin of the word "Cherry-picked"?

First known use: 1965i.