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
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
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
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Adjective
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Patton believes that people sometimes make choices out of a fear of being alone instead of waiting for the person they are meant to be with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Below are a handful (of the countless) sets and design choices Scruton and crew had their hands in developing – all of which were guided by creator Tim Burton’s preferred choice to shoot things practically in-camera.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Horton decided to talk on the record, in part because she's left the legal profession.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Eastern Conference front-runners split their four-game season series, with all four decided by seven points or fewer.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Spike Lee’s prestige pic Highest 2 Lowest, which reunites him for the first time in years with Denzel Washington, is opening in select theaters before being made available relatively quickly on Apple TV+.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, Condon features in a select group of writer-directors whose movies have scored over $3 billion at the global box office.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The visitor bet $25, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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On the challengers, a full-throttle Barcelona looks a safer bet for the title.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Manager Patrick Vieira opted for Whitworth over Goodman and, after Vieira’s sacking, interim boss Paddy McCarthy stuck with Whitworth for the defeat by Arsenal a few days later.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The high school graduate opted to pivot away from her scientific inclinations.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Then, the sandwich is loaded up with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and your preferred filet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Magpies came in with a significant offer, but once again would fall short of signing their preferred target.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There’s a lot still to be determined in terms of playoff placement and matchups, but Kuemper has a 17-10 career postseason record, including a 10-4 mark while backstopping Colorado to the Stanley Cup in 2022.—
Eric Stephens,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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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 21 Aug. 2025.
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