adj
handpicked
adj
1
Chosen carefully and deliberately, often by a specific person.
"The director cast a handpicked team of stunt performers."
"These apples are handpicked to ensure the best quality."
How to Use Handpicked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCarefully and personally selected, rather than chosen at random.
Common pairings
handpicked successor
handpicked team
handpicked ingredients
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Etymology
From "hand" + "picked" — literally picked by hand, extended to mean carefully selected.