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
A.l. Bardach, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2023
With its chosen catalyst, the system could produce oxygen from the Martian materials at around minus 37 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the chemical reaction could be feasible on the cold Martian surface.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Foxx was one of the members chosen to tally the votes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Laurie’s self-care was miserly but her affection for chosen friends was reckless and extravagant.
—A.l. Bardach, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2023
With its chosen catalyst, the system could produce oxygen from the Martian materials at around minus 37 degrees Celsius, demonstrating the chemical reaction could be feasible on the cold Martian surface.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
Verb
In 2020, she was chosen as Queen Zulu, a title steeped in cultural and historical significance.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Foxx was one of the members chosen to tally the votes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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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
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After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The choice to list monsters alphabetically makes the most sense, but then the alternative listings by type and Challenge Rating in the back should have the proper page numbers as well.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Quinn Hughes, the choice to replace him, is not with Team USA due to some light chaos with Hughes’ NHL team, the Vancouver Canucks.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The starters essentially got a half-day, with the game all but decided midway through the second quarter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Port Police crisis team responded, Cooper said, and eventually decided to send the passenger to the hospital for evaluation.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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To help prevent problems in the garden, select disease- and pest-resistant seeds or plants by reading labels carefully.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Ko needs to win the Women's PGA Championship and the US Women's Open to join that select group.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Anyone wanna place bets on whether Beloved CEO David Zaslav doesn’t figure out a way to change that over the next year or two?—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Previously a part-time partner at Y-Combinator, Akhund has been an active seed-stage investor with bets in companies including Airtable, Substack, Rippling, Deel, and Rappi.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Zara opted for a polished monochromatic look in one of this year’s trending colors, burgundy.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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But the reality was that choices were constrained, communication was sparse and most employees opted for the same plan year after year.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As the day winds down, these individuals’ energy levels rev up with a preferred bedtime at around midnight, Breus stated in his report.—
Amy McGorry,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, the Giants, who only a decade ago completed an astonishing run of three World Series championships in five seasons but have seen postseason play only twice since, will be determined to improve on their mediocre 80-82 record of last season.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The victims include 84 males, 85 females and 10 whose gender could not be determined, CNN reported.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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