picked out
Spotted and chose
Picked out means selected or chosen from among several options, often with care or deliberation: She picked out the ripest tomatoes at the market.
It can also mean distinguished or made visible against a background: The spotlight picked out the soloist from the chorus.
In decorative contexts, picked out describes details highlighted in a contrasting color: The molding was picked out in gold leaf.
Personally selected with care
- chosenSelected from alternatives
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- preferredChosen above alternatives
- appointedAssigned to office
nominated · earmarked · culled · specified · opted · settled · decided · favored
Perceived as familiar
- spottedSeen or patterned
- noticedBecame aware of
- detectedNoticed or found
- discernedPerceived with effort
distinguished · located · pinpointed · sighted · observed · perceived · discovered · found
Made more noticeable
- emphasizedGave special importance to
- underscoredEmphasized with a line
- showcasedDisplayed with prominence
- featuredProminently displayed or included
foregrounded · spotlighted · illuminated · enhanced · marked · pronounced · conspicuous · prominent
Made ornamental
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- embroideredOrnamented with sewn designs
- trimmedCut to neaten
- ornamentedMade visually elaborate
detailed · accented · patterned · stitched · beaded · appliquéd · festooned · garnished
handpicked
Personally selected with care
- chosenSelected from alternatives
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- preferredChosen above alternatives
appointed · nominated · earmarked · culled · specified · opted · settled · decided · favored · endorsed
recognized
Perceived as familiar
discerned · distinguished · located · pinpointed · sighted · observed · perceived · discovered · found · placed
accentuated
Made more noticeable
- emphasizedGave special importance to
- underscoredEmphasized with a line
- showcasedDisplayed with prominence
featured · foregrounded · spotlighted · illuminated · enhanced · marked · pronounced · conspicuous · prominent · striking
adorned
Made ornamental
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- embroideredOrnamented with sewn designs
- trimmedCut to neaten
ornamented · detailed · accented · patterned · stitched · beaded · appliquéd · festooned · garnished · inlaid
picked outrejected
Refused or turned away
passed over · discarded · overlooked · excluded · dismissed
picked outblended in
Became indistinguishable from surroundings
camouflaged · hidden · obscured · concealed · indistinguishable
pick, outside, out, outline, outdoor, outcome, output, picking, outlook