Definitions

curated

[kyoor-ey-tid] / ˈkyʊər eɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

expertly selected and compiled

Synonyms

STRONG

considered edited handpicked select well-chosen

WEAK

anthologized artful choice choicest designful expert intentional

Example Sentences

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Even so, many of the most memorable moments come in the form of cogent micro-essays, smartly curated ensembles of work bearing a legible, lucid premise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

As with the wildly successful Northern Soul Prom in 2023, this year's exploration of prog rock will be curated by BBC 6 Music DJ and former NME writer, Stuart Maconie.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The university will lead on the exploration supported by the Pembroke Castle Trust, which said the finds from Wogan Cavern would be curated and kept in Pembroke.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I don’t ever want anyone to come to a space that I’ve curated and leave uninspired, because that means that I’ve wasted your time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The blue day—even the watery reflections in the stained-glass windows seemed curated, cultivated, perfected.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely