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
Gregory Barber, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023
Although small, it was well chosen, containing valuable works on history, science and literature.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023
Andi Cross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
In Raquette Lake, National Grid and Rev Renewables, the developer, say the chosen site, purchased in 2019, meets state and local requirements, away from wetlands and properly distanced from other buildings.
—Gregory Barber, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023
Although small, it was well chosen, containing valuable works on history, science and literature.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023
Verb
There are many entrepreneurs, including myself, currently facing this dilemma and have chosen to pursue paths that aim to resolve these systemic issues.
—Andi Cross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
Adjective
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The selected poet laureate will be notified in March 2025.Asher Price, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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McCormick and the selected lieutenant governor candidate will face the Republican ticket of Sen. Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith in November. Between the lines: The more interesting race is the one to take on incumbent Attorney General Todd Rokita.Arika Herron, Axios, 11 July 2024
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His choice for attorney general will be closely watched.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The 6-foot Mejia could be an excellent choice with her passing skills and height.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Instead of pigeonholing the company into one specific set of standards, the team decided on a more fluid definition.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Premier League originated in 1992, when England's best teams decided to break away from the traditional English Football League structure that had been in place for more than 100 years.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Aldi and Market Basket are among the select retailers impacted by the Savencia Cheese recall, according to the FDA.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Despite negative returns for A-share apparel brands from January to August, a select few such as Bosideng and Semir achieved double-digit net profit growth in the third quarter.Li Jun, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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People from around the world place bets on when this will occur, and the jackpot often surpasses $300,000.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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All of this excitement may tempt you to place some bets on what will happen — but is that actually a good idea?Becca Stanek, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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If indeed Iran’s leadership opted for restraint following the assassination of Hamas’ top political leader, the same could not be said for its reaction to Israel’s multiphase operation against Hezbollah in mid-September.Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
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The 17-year-old opted for monochrome suit styling, wearing all-black attire that complemented his mother’s dress.Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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After peaking in June 2022 at an annual rate of 7.88%, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of price increases, the PCE Index, has shown significant progress.Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including the issuance of convertible promissory notes and exchange agreements to reclassify notes into preferred shares.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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International right sales have yet to be determined.Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors — along with special consideration from dermatologists.Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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