curated

[ kyoor-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. (of a museum, gallery, or similar collection) provided with expert oversight and direction by a professional curator:

   Richards focused on the use of light to bring to life the internal gallery spaces and their curated exhibits for the visitor.

2. carefully gathered, sifted, chosen, and organized:

   The store carries cookware and appliances as well as a superbly curated selection of furniture, lamps, rugs, and other decor.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of curate ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·cur·at·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of curated¹

curate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

It’s a natural extension of the evolving relationship between food and wine — one where both are seen as integral parts of a curated experience rather than standalone elements.

From Salon

There are still ways to stand out - the platform recommends games based on users' playing habits and regularly runs promotions which push a curated selection of games on to homepages.

From BBC

Fresh seasonal produce and the best collection of curated goods awaits.

From Los Angeles Times

Its doors open early and ticketholders who head downstairs will find art activities, thoughtfully curated snacks and even free fidget toys.

From New York Times

Atlas co-creator and emeritus curator Christopher Taylor has collected and curated the collection for nearly 30 years.

From Science Daily