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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Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
Noun
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When including undecided voters, the first ranked choice margin goes to 43% for Cuomo and 35% for Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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The summer of 2024 solidified Love Island USA as a top reality-TV choice for households across the country, and 2025 is proving to be a repeat success.—
Clarissa Brooks,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 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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Having refs or a select few of them have media availability would probably help folks understand the process a bit more.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Admission is free, and select Sunday games are livestreamed.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The Kings League’s rapid growth and expansion plans represent a significant bet that sports entertainment can successfully bridge traditional athletics and digital-first content.—
Massimo Marioni,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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With all the things that could go wrong constantly nagging you, your best bet is to control the controllable aspects of your hunting season.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 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 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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The poll, conducted for the nonprofit Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund, found that about 70% of California’s registered voters agreed that eligible voters who speak limited English should be provided with ballots translated into their preferred language.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, many retirees are attached to their homes, communities, or preferred climate.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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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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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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