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
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Carlos Barria | Reuters The league has chosen to begin negotiating with Paramount’s CBS before any of its other media partners because a change-of-control provision — stemming from Skydance Media’s acquisition of Paramount Global — allows the NFL to break its deal by 2027.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Mar. 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
School Board President Brandon Kroft has cited McDermott’s experience and familiarity with Duneland as reasons why he was chosen for the top job.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Carlos Barria | Reuters The league has chosen to begin negotiating with Paramount’s CBS before any of its other media partners because a change-of-control provision — stemming from Skydance Media’s acquisition of Paramount Global — allows the NFL to break its deal by 2027.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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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
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The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After that, the remainder of your estate might be left to a cause or charity of your choice.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Your natural initiative helps groups move again, while a brief pause keeps choices thoughtful instead of reactive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The man hand-picked to lead the Department of Homeland Security faced lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, laying out his agenda if confirmed as secretary.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Devils’ Arseny Gritsyuk toe-picked and lost the puck to McAvoy, who quickly zipped it up to Arvidsson for a quick 2-on-1.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Joveljic said the players have bought into the staff’s vision and badly wanted to deliver a win.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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But there was nobody Grams — or Rock Canyon’s locker room — wanted more to go to work with a game in the balance.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tobin plans to name something off the menu after Garrett, but hasn’t decided what and hopes to get more photos of him on the wall to commemorate his impact.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Instead of tucking her poem away in a notebook, Santos decided to publish it in 2021.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Meredith Dairy Marinated Goat Cheese Imported from Australia, this marinated goat cheese started popping up around Christmas time in select markets, but is now being rolled out at more warehouses across the South.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic is testing a new update for Claude that will allow the chatbot to automatically generate interactive visuals, charts, and diagrams for select queries.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Because the bet against the UAE right now is not a bet against a country recovering from a crisis.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee is set to take the first look at Senate Bill 131, a measure that looks to ban prop bets and place other restrictions on online sports betting.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His client also wished to spare his family from a trial.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Royal breakup Netflix wished Meghan Markle all the best with her lifestyle brand after the streaming giant and the Duchess of Sussex decided to end their partnership.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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