chosen 1 of 3

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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chosen

2 of 3

noun

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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chosen

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verb

past participle of choose
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Recent Examples of chosen
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
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 See All Example Sentences for chosen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • The song was a fitting choice not only for the sky, but for a three-day celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Baum-Walker Stadium.
    Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
  • Abstaining from alcohol while in the air is a simple and responsible choice.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Verb
  • After careful consideration, David decided to step away.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Horton decided to talk on the record, in part because she's left the legal profession.
    Carrie Johnson, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
  • Shortly after, a select number were removed by Trump.
    Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • So if betting markets failed to predict that Francis would become pope in 2013, how good an indicator are the millions of dollars of bets currently being placed around the world?
    Jim Sergent, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • Grasso has 76 percent of the bets, but Silva has 53 percent of the handle.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • The high school graduate opted to pivot away from her scientific inclinations.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Dolan has been seen as Trump’s preferred cardinal and delivered traditional prayers at both of his inaugurations.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 May 2025
  • That Formula One race fed right into Colorado’s preferred style.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Researchers determined the rankings in this category based on metrics like inclusivity, community well-being, elderly care, healthcare quality, and equitable access to safe environments.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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