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
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
After four years of growing misalignment with party leadership and following her historic vote for the state budget that triggered Medicaid Expansion into law; Representative Cunningham has chosen to place the people above the party.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 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
After a solo trip down some roaring rapids, Sasha finds that her campsite has been raided and that Ben, who’s set up his own site nearby, has chosen her as the latest target for what turns out to be a regular practice of tracking down the most dangerous game.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
After four years of growing misalignment with party leadership and following her historic vote for the state budget that triggered Medicaid Expansion into law; Representative Cunningham has chosen to place the people above the party.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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The selected artist will be notified by early October.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The gist, however, seems to be that extra-terrestrials make contact with a selected few, before promising to go public to the entire world — good luck dealing with the ramifications of that one, human race!—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Make one intentional choice with your money or time, and follow through fully.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Havertz is Julian Nagelsmann’s first-choice forward and, if fit, will surely start as part of a front three with Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala at the World Cup.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Newly opened Fowlescombe Farm, a 450-acre estate in south Devon, England, where Tamworth piglets and Manx Loaghtan sheep roam free and wildflowers are encouraged to be picked, lures guests with the promise of slow living.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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If the stem is still attached or the scar looks jagged and raised, the fruit was likely picked too early and may not be as sweet.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At Yale University, a committee of professors wanted to know why public trust in higher education had collapsed.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Phil is a hippie from Montana who wanted to embrace his Zen side and his love of Native American history.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But everything has been put on hold until the league is decided.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chudzinski played basketball up until high school and was on the golf team his first two years at Lincoln-Way West but has decided to zone in on baseball.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the event of flood threats, cities in South Florida may allow residents to park for free in select public garages, although proof of residency is frequently required.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic is also testing its latest Mythos model with a select group of companies; the Claude developer claims these restrictions are necessary to ensure the model can’t be misused upon a more public release.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Sohaib Imtiaz, MD, your best bet for preventing afternoon energy crashes is actually focusing on your first meal of the day.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
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In most other cases, buying two cheaper controllers for the same price is probably the better bet.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That it was revealed just weeks before the NFL Draft, however, should set off an alarm that somebody, somewhere wants to tank Bain’s draft stock, especially considering that his charges were later dropped and the victim’s family already wished the standout Cane well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Clinton thanked him and wished the Cowboys a happy draft day.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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