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
Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
The chosen timeframe encompasses Driskell’s arrival at Fisk through Hooks’ departure after more than 30 years teaching.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026
Fils-Aimé is the third person chosen by the council.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Pope Francis’s chosen burial church could implement some closures in the days leading up to, during, and after the burial.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
The chosen timeframe encompasses Driskell’s arrival at Fisk through Hooks’ departure after more than 30 years teaching.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
The clash sees Cliff Curtis’ spurned chieftain Keōua, now high on his own supply as the chosen of the volcano Gods, on the one side; then, Kaina Makua’s reluctant, good-hearted king Kamehameha, and Jason Momoa’s vengeful chief of war Ka’iana on the other.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
The South China Sea was chosen for training because of its complex underwater environment and high submarine activity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026
Fils-Aimé is the third person chosen by the council.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For a more specialized fit, the Petite Wide-leg Pants are an excellent choice for shorter shoppers, while the Curvy Wide-leg Pants are just as comfortable and flattering (and on sale for almost $40 off).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This is evidence that color drenching is a more recent design choice and might not be timeless.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski got called up last June and was quickly picked for the All-Star team as a rookie.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Despite only being in the game for a matter of weeks, Largo has now been added to Captains Mode meaning he can now be picked in professional matches.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Alex wanted to make a difference in this world.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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That was more than Adelman had wanted to play him going into the game, so Denver gave him the next night off.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After a few minutes, Ricky decided to go back to their grandparents’ home, about two blocks away.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whichever producer decided to make this the first award of the night, good job.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Virgin Voyages Deals on select itineraries The cruise line is offering 80% off the second guest; up to $400 in free drinks; $300 in onboard credit on select itineraries; includes sailings to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, and the carrier’s Eclipse Voyages later this summer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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For example, the lottery on October 1, 2022, could have been manipulated by corrupt officials who fixed the numbers before the draw in order to share the winning outcome with a select few.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Your best bet is to look for a private villa or a hotel that suits your vibe.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The average price target of $115 per share — although below its current share price after last week’s rapid runup — remains well above bearish bets, such as Jefferies’ price target of $53.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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The company, which also provides athlete recruiting data, video production and owns some sport venues, currently has EBITDA of $40 million, according to one of the people familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nearly half of women wished there were more honest conversations about the physiological transition.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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