curated

American  

[kyoor-ey-tid] / ˈkjʊər eɪ tɪd /

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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of curate.

Other Word Forms

• uncurated
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of curated

curate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

In fact, the building's own website completely omits the discount grocer from its curated online neighbourhood guide, choosing instead to highlight pricier nearby options like Whole Foods and Brooklyn Fare.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

Today’s newsletter was curated and edited by Bharbi Hazarika and Tina Fuhr in collaboration with Editor in Chief Emma Tucker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 11, 2026

The show at the American Folk Art Museum, curated by Emelie Gevalt and Caroline Culp, opens with a symphony in softness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The makeover adds a 24/7 membership-based creative lab with state-of-the-art music studios, co-working lounges, an updated rooftop bar called Somewhere Special, a restored theater and a curated retail shop for the community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

The blue day—even the watery reflections in the stained-glass windows seemed curated, cultivated, perfected.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely