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
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
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 13 May 2025
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
The eventual chosen design will be the one with the most public support.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
John Stewart and Guy Gardner are considered to be the most famous ones after Jordan in Sector 2814, the chunk of space where Earth is located.
Lanterns get their abilities from their iconic power rings that allow chosen individuals to channel their willpower into energy constructs.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 13 May 2025
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
The eventual chosen design will be the one with the most public support.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chosen. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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