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

He’s one of the few journalists consistently taking the public’s temperature outside of network studios and curated undecided voter groups, not to mention the highest profile.

From Salon

A similar interval after Carson’s last show, his ghost still lingers, and not just because of YouTube, where the icon’s estate has curated his clips.

From Los Angeles Times

It will be a curated three-view experience featuring "breaking news, data analysis and real-time results," Peacock said in a statement.

From Salon

Here are gifts curated by real gardeners that plant lovers will truly appreciate.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this summer, Netflix began teasing that it had landed a documentary about Martha Stewart which promised to offer a wholly unique look at the domestic mogul who is known for her carefully curated image.

From Salon