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
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Often, that means chosen family: lifelong friends, neighbors, partners.
—Charley Locke, Vox, 12 Aug. 2024
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Impossible decision Nicole and Kyle then had a choice to make.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This modern and modular outdoor option comes in both a love seat and a three-seater-sofa sizing to best suit your back patio and 10 fabric choices.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
Verb
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After careful consideration, David decided to step away.—
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arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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This year, Find will host tours through the Cradle of Forestry on select dates from May 19 to June 7.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Where To Find Hot Slaw In Cleveland, Tennessee, try this delicacy on a burger at The Chef restaurant, or take home a container of Fuzz's Hot Slaw from select area Food Lion stores.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
Noun
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That was from the moment the first piece of promotion went on the air at Super Bowl LI in 2017 — a bold, big bet by Hulu [which cost $5 million for 30 seconds of airtime].—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Although some say the issue can be resolved domestically, others say partnering with the oil-rich Gulf is a wise strategic bet.—
Amy Gunia,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The high school graduate opted to pivot away from her scientific inclinations.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Jaguars opted to pay Dyami Brown $10 million over one season, and that can increase to $12 million with incentives.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yet a sketch in last night’s season finale of Saturday Night Live—which revolved around two couples at a bar boisterously fighting for a preferred table as two men watched nearby, whiskies in hand—raised the stakes of voyeurism in fascinating ways.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2025
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Research could be done via federal entities, universities, startups, private or public companies, but there will obviously be an immense shortfall in these efforts without the government (maybe the optimistic view is that corporate America becomes the preferred partner for this administration.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Police determined that Brown's DNA matched the DNA found on the noose, according to a forensic report issued on March 10.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
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 27 May. 2025.
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