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
Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
That was the American approach in 2018, even though the players chosen were notoriously wide off the tee, an unsuitable style for a famously narrow Paris course.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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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
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
That was the American approach in 2018, even though the players chosen were notoriously wide off the tee, an unsuitable style for a famously narrow Paris course.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The company released a more expensive version of its subscription-fee offering in the EU in 2023, but was slapped with a €200 million ($232 million) fine in April after regulators argued the model still breached the bloc’s digital antitrust rules and didn’t offer users a genuine free choice.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Since then, what counts as a good (virtuous) choice versus a bad (unvirtuous) one has become less and less clearly defined.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Frozen Vegetables Frozen vegetables are picked at peak ripeness and flash-frozen, locking in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her father picked her up and brought her home.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hamlin wanted that race win badly, but securing the runner-up position meant he is placed fourth in the standings.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The actress wanted to her look to emulate French actresses like Bibi Anderson and Liv Ullman as well as Swedish actress, Gunnel Lindblum, and brought these references to Nollet for her transformation.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But there will be a lot of people in that room when that ultimately gets decided, including people that are working with him every day and people that are really important to him.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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On Sunday, the European captain, Luke Donald, decided to roll the Northern Irishman out fourth in singles.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Digital game pieces are also available for orders through the app on select orders.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Studios, a Radial Entertainment company, control select titles from Corman’s New Horizon library.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a crowded discovery market, Bubbo bets on ease-of-use and cross-platform integration to carve out a foothold as the number of streaming services multiplies and users demand more effective content navigation.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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The bunker brass now believe their best bet for survival lies on the surface, inside the giant crater left behind by the world-ending comet.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rosary wished to return to the Trinity League.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones downplayed the revenge nature of the upcoming game and instead wished Parsons well.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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