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.

Other Word Forms

• uncurated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of curated¹

curate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Every detail is thoughtfully curated for one hell of an experience you won’t forget.

From Salon

But in the age of curated feeds and chatbot emails, we need to be careful that we don’t become a single algorithm-approved silhouette.

From Salon

While alcohol was an option at the event, most people opted for a curated menu of coffee with homemade horchata, churro or matcha flavors by La Chula Café.

From Los Angeles Times

Equal parts whimsical and curated, the space landed visually somewhere between a kindergarten classroom and a museum gallery.

From Los Angeles Times

Rose’s thoughtfully curated film categories change from month to month, including his staff picks.

From Los Angeles Times