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chosen

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of chosen

singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking

  • the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEOʼs house at the end of the year
Synonyms of chosen

cherry-picked, choice, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, select, selected
Words Related to chosen

fashionable

exclusive

culled, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out)
Phrases Synonymous with chosen

of choice
Near Antonyms of chosen

average, common, commonplace, ordinary, run-of-the-mill

chosen

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of chosen

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
Synonyms of chosen

bet, choice, pick, selection
Words Related to chosen

favorite, like, liking, preference

elective, option

appointment, designation, nomination

appointee, candidate, nominee, selectee

preselection
Antonyms of chosen

rejectee

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