as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
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as in choice
a person or thing that is chosen
of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
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as in picked
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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as in wanted
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in decided
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
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Recent Examples of chosen
Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2024
Laurie’s self-care was miserly but her affection for chosen friends was reckless and extravagant.
—A.l. Bardach, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2023
Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, leaders are responsible for getting to the best answer for customers, regardless of whose original idea is chosen.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
However, surprises do happen, as evidenced by Beckwith’s recent state GOP convention upset over gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun’s chosen lieutenant governor pick, Julie McGuire.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2024
Laurie’s self-care was miserly but her affection for chosen friends was reckless and extravagant.
—A.l. Bardach, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2023
Verb
Hopper has chosen a diverse program for the Chorale.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, leaders are responsible for getting to the best answer for customers, regardless of whose original idea is chosen.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For those not skilled in cooking, baking, or crafting, a bottle of wine may seem like an obvious choice for a host gift.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Chris Perkins' final NFL mock draft: Dolphins make the obvious choice . . .—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After careful consideration, David decided to step away.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Eastern Conference front-runners split their four-game season series, with all four decided by seven points or fewer.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the teams that advanced to the finals, select competitors from other schools will compete in the individual finals despite their teams not advancing.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If Flick benches one or more of his core attackers in light of being four goals to the good, that could lead to some value on more than a few Dortmund bets.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Set up a new account and start with a $5 bet to win $150 in bonuses instantly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The high school graduate opted to pivot away from her scientific inclinations.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Jaguars opted to pay Dyami Brown $10 million over one season, and that can increase to $12 million with incentives.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dr Pepper topped the list for the preferred soda brands in the spring 2025 survey, winning 29% of mentions.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Carney holds a larger 13-point lead over Poilievre as Canadians' preferred choice for prime minister (47.4 percent to 34.3 percent).—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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Police determined that Brown's DNA matched the DNA found on the noose, according to a forensic report issued on March 10.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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