curated

American

[kyoor-ey-tid] / ˈkyʊər eɪ tɪd /

adjective

(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.
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

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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View our curated gallery of portraits taken between panel discussions, book signings and speaking engagements.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

An LLM trained and deployed within a similarly curated environment wouldn’t need to impose conclusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The university will lead on the exploration supported by the Pembroke Castle Trust, which said the finds from Wogan Cavern would be curated and kept in Pembroke.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Back in the speakeasy lounge, guests favor lite fare like charcuterie and pork belly sliders from a menu curated by chef Travis Allen and culinary director Thomas Boemer, a multi-time James Beard award nominee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She stepped, sideways, into the next gallery over, a special curated exhibit on the theme of Madonna and Child.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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