Cherrypick (verb)

  1. To select only the most desirable or advantageous items or elements from a group or situation.
  2. To select the best or most desirable elements or parts from a group or situation while ignoring the rest.

Origin:

1930s, from cherry (n.) + pick (v.).

Examples:

  1. She cherrypicked the best pieces of fruit from the basket.
  2. The company cherrypicked the most profitable projects to invest in.
  3. He cherrypicked the most promising candidates for the job.
  4. I will cherrypick the best quotes to use in my presentation.
  5. They cherrypicked the most popular songs to include on the album.
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