cherrypicked
Chose the best
Cherrypicked describes something selected to support a particular conclusion while ignoring contradictory evidence.
Data, statistics, or examples are cherrypicked when someone chooses only the favorable ones: The report relied on cherrypicked studies that ignored contrary findings.
The image is of taking only the ripest cherries from a tree.
Also spelled cherry-picked.
Choosing with care
- skewedAsymmetrically shifted
- slantedAngled from vertical
- one-sidedUnfairly weighted toward one
- distortedMisshapen from original form
misleading · manipulated · curated · filtered · spun · partisan · tendentious · unrepresentative
Deliberately selected and organized
- handpickedPersonally selected with care
- vettedCarefully investigated beforehand
- screenedExamined for suitability
- siftedPassed through a strainer
carefully selected · sorted · winnowed · culled · combed through · scrutinized · evaluated · assessed
Highest in quality
- choicestMost carefully selected
- finestSuperlative in quality
- primeReadying for action
- selectCarefully pick from options
premium · top · cream · pick · elite · superior · optimal · ideal
Left out intentionally
- excludedShut out, denied entry
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- sidelinedRemoved from participation
marginalized · dismissed · rejected · filtered out · left out · passed over · disregarded · suppressed
selective
Choosing with care
distorted · misleading · manipulated · curated · filtered · spun · partisan · tendentious · unrepresentative · handpicked
curated
Deliberately selected and organized
- handpickedPersonally selected with care
- vettedCarefully investigated beforehand
- screenedExamined for suitability
carefully selected · sifted · sorted · winnowed · culled · combed through · scrutinized · evaluated · assessed · considered
best
Highest in quality
select · premium · top · cream · pick · elite · superior · optimal · ideal · standout
omitted
Left out intentionally
- excludedShut out, denied entry
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
sidelined · marginalized · dismissed · rejected · filtered out · left out · passed over · disregarded · suppressed · censored
cherrypickedsystematic
Following ordered procedures
methodical · random · unbiased · comprehensive · impartial
cherrypickedcomprehensive
Including all elements
complete · exhaustive · all-inclusive · unfiltered · whole
cherrypickedrepresentative
One who acts for another
unbiased · fair · balanced · impartial · even-handed