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

3 of 3

verb

past participle of choose
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Recent Examples of chosen
Adjective
You will be trapped in either using that chosen vendor or starting anew with a different vendor (but having nothing in there at the get-go). Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Often, that means chosen family: lifelong friends, neighbors, partners. Charley Locke, Vox, 12 Aug. 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
  • On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 May 2025
  • 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
  • So even though Marian is talking with her about the option to marry for love or doing it because you’re supposed to, there’s not really a choice for Gladys.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
  • But, for a minimalist, display-worthy option, this one’s a great choice.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Horton decided to talk on the record, in part because she's left the legal profession.
    Carrie Johnson, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Some noticed minor banding with select HDR10 video, but updates seem to have mostly fixed it, making this the 2025 TV to beat.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
  • Besides these fan favorites, the retailer is offering $200 off select Breville electrics.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • That was the case last summer, too, but the Pacers new outlook actually makes a development bet make more sense now.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • So, those wanting to hedge their bets and increase their chances of landing a blue-collar job may wish to look at general maintenance and repair jobs.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The high school graduate opted to pivot away from her scientific inclinations.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Developers create detailed manuals outlining their preferred ethical stances, which either human reviewers or AI systems then use as a rubric to evaluate and improve the chatbot's responses, effectively coding these values into the machine.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 July 2025
  • Voting rights, stock restrictions, vesting schedules, preferred terms and more must be carefully considered before they are issued.
    Thomas Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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