chosen 1 of 3

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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chosen

2 of 3

noun

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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chosen

3 of 3

verb

past participle of choose
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Recent Examples of chosen
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 See All Example Sentences for chosen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Goal of the season This was a choice between Bowen’s superb strike from outside the box against Ipswich and his volley against Forest.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • To top off your meal, there are plenty of choices of shakes, floats, and freshly made frozen custards.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Horton decided to talk on the record, in part because she's left the legal profession.
    Carrie Johnson, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Plus, take an additional 20% off select styles, too.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
  • Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The high school graduate opted to pivot away from her scientific inclinations.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Investors on Friday also digested fresh data that showed the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge cooled in April slightly more economists had expected, but also revealed a significant drop in consumer spending.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
  • Meanwhile, the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge indicated that price increases in April slowed as well.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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