short list
noun
: a limited list of important items or individuals
especially : a list of candidates for final consideration (as for a position or a prize)
short-list
ˈshȯrt-ˌlist 
transitive verb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Here, a short list of the go-to self-care favorites the beauty founder returns to time and time again. 
Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Aug. 2022 Without giving away the interesting and sometimes gripping stories in his new book, a quick, short list is in order. Linda Gandee, cleveland, 25 July 2022 But staff’s suggested short list is still on the table. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2022 The short list includes Tomlin in Pittsburgh, Ron Rivera in Washington, Lovie Smith in Houston and Robert Saleh with the New York Jets. NBC News, 7 Apr. 2022 The short list announced Wednesday includes some of Southern California’s most lauded restaurants and chefs. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2022 By doing so, Ingram joined a short list of players from Alabama high schools and colleges who are franchise career leaders in a variety of major statistical categories. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 5 Sep. 2022 Interestingly, Randolph said in a different remark that Marvel has quite a short list for Mister Fantastic without dropping any names. Chris Smith, BGR, 31 Aug. 2022 Four fellows will be chosen for a short list of up to 15 writers selected by the Black List. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2022 See More
Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Aug. 2022 Without giving away the interesting and sometimes gripping stories in his new book, a quick, short list is in order. Linda Gandee, cleveland, 25 July 2022 But staff’s suggested short list is still on the table. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2022 The short list includes Tomlin in Pittsburgh, Ron Rivera in Washington, Lovie Smith in Houston and Robert Saleh with the New York Jets. NBC News, 7 Apr. 2022 The short list announced Wednesday includes some of Southern California’s most lauded restaurants and chefs. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2022 By doing so, Ingram joined a short list of players from Alabama high schools and colleges who are franchise career leaders in a variety of major statistical categories. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 5 Sep. 2022 Interestingly, Randolph said in a different remark that Marvel has quite a short list for Mister Fantastic without dropping any names. Chris Smith, BGR, 31 Aug. 2022 Four fellows will be chosen for a short list of up to 15 writers selected by the Black List. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
- bringing around
- bringing back
- bringing before
- bringing down
- bringing forth
- bringing in
- bringing off
- bringing on
- bringing out
- bringing to
- bringing to account
- bringing to bear
- bringing to light
- bringing together
- bringing up
- bringings
- brings
- brings about
- brings around
- brings back
- brings before
- brings down
- brings forth
- brings in
- brings off