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

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curated

While it’s definitely sporty, Spohn has carefully curated Swordplay LA’s atmosphere to be about storytelling — acknowledging the books, TV and films that inspire the club’s clientele.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

Critics assailed the carefully curated lifestyle presented by Meghan as tone-deaf.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Visit KBB’s Car Maintenance and Repair Information Center for curated articles to help you make smart maintenance decisions with confidence.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Today’s newsletter was curated and edited by Liz Webber and Cristina Roca in collaboration with Editor in Chief Emma Tucker.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

Everything she and Clara had so carefully curated over nearly seventy years was aflame, already beyond rescuing.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny