cherry–pick

verb cher·ry–pick \ˈcher-ē-ˌpik\

: to pick or accept the best people or things in a group

Full Definition of CHERRY-PICK

intransitive verb

: to select the best or most desirable

transitive verb

: to select as being the best or most desirable; also : to select the best or most desirable from <cherry–picked the art collection>

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1965

Synonyms: cherry-pick, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), tag, take

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