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
Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2024
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
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
However, surprises do happen, as evidenced by Beckwith’s recent state GOP convention upset over gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun’s chosen lieutenant governor pick, Julie McGuire.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2024
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
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 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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Fox herself has remained silent on social media since giving birth, initially offering no clues about their name choice.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
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With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors in the case have decided not to appeal the decision, marking the official end of the lengthy criminal case.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
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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Are the global streamers becoming more open to windowing and licensing, or to taking select territories as opposed to worldwide rights?—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Most of the bets (64 percent) are on Blachowicz, while the money is in Ulberg’s favor (73 percent).—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Bet on March Madness with this DraftKings promo code and redeem bonus bets.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 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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Conflict also emerges between a woman named Angela (Daniela Mack) and Claire over who gets to be Howard’s preferred subordinate.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Senate Bill 440, or SB 440, prohibits public employers from requiring employees to use trans people’s preferred pronouns, and would also prohibit employers from being required to use trans workers’ preferred pronouns.—
James Factora,
Them.,
31 Mar. 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 Apr. 2025.
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