18
elite(adjective, group, excellent, outstanding, noble)
14
chosen(verb, adjective, excellent, outstanding, select)
13
preferred(verb, adjective, excellent, pick, outstanding)
11
select(verb, adjective, top, excellent, pick)
11
elected(verb, adjective, ideal, favorite, chosen)
9
choice(noun, adjective, top, excellent, outstanding)
8
named(verb, adjective, determined, pick, select)
8
adopted(verb, adjective, ideal, favorite, chosen)
7
elect(verb, adjective, excellent, pick, outstanding)
7
opted(verb, adjective, chosen, approved, supported)
7
picked(verb, adjective, excellent, pick, outstanding)
6
chose(verb, chose)
5
favoured(adjective, picked)
5
electable
5
pick(verb, adjective, excellent, outstanding, noble)
5
vintage(adjective, superior, antique, old-time, oldfangled)
4
conscripted
4
favored(verb, adjective, excellent, outstanding, choice)
4
favourite
4
hand-picked
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