curate

[kyoor-it, kyoo-reyt, kyoor-eyt] / ˈkyʊər ɪt, kyʊˈreɪt, ˈkyʊər eɪt /

NOUN

assistant to priest or other minister

Synonyms

STRONG

assistant clergyman cleric dominie minister pastor priest

VERB

manage a museum collection or art exhibit

Synonyms

STRONG

manage oversee

WEAK

collect display exhibit keep maintain organize present preserve protect select showcase

VERB

compile and select for presentation

Synonyms

STRONG

assemble compile edit handpick select

WEAK

anthologize manage moderate organize publish showcase

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Novels selected for Grain of Salt events are carefully curated by Alexis, who focuses on female protagonists and queer literature.

From Los Angeles Times

“Every detail has been thoughtfully curated with exceptional finishes and a clean, modern aesthetic that embodies sophisticated Malibu living,” the listing goes on.

From MarketWatch

Dubai has invested heavily in tourism, curating a global brand image that has attracted investors and talent from all over the world.

From Barron's

They create or curate packets of art prints, stickers, letters and commentary covering topics from architecture to food to their daily routines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Roughly 90 percent of the UAE's population consists of foreigners and Dubai is its biggest city, with a carefully curated image for opulence and glamour.

From Barron's

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