plural chosen
: one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person
1
: elect
2
: selected or marked for favor or special privilege
a chosen few
Synonyms
Examples of chosen in a Sentence
Noun
of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
Adjective
the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
Recent Examples on the Web
Charley Locke, Vox, 12 Aug. 2024
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
With its chosen catalyst, the system could produce oxygen from the Martian materials at around minus 37 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the chemical reaction could be feasible on the cold Martian surface.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
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Adjective
Often, that means chosen family: lifelong friends, neighbors, partners.
—Charley Locke, Vox, 12 Aug. 2024
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
With its chosen catalyst, the system could produce oxygen from the Martian materials at around minus 37 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the chemical reaction could be feasible on the cold Martian surface.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chosen. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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