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
Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
The chosen timeframe encompasses Driskell’s arrival at Fisk through Hooks’ departure after more than 30 years teaching.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The areas were chosen to ensure that visitors arriving by plane, train or car all experience the same high-quality welcome.
—Stephanie Ballesteros, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Pope Francis’s chosen burial church could implement some closures in the days leading up to, during, and after the burial.
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The clash sees Cliff Curtis’ spurned chieftain Keōua, now high on his own supply as the chosen of the volcano Gods, on the one side; then, Kaina Makua’s reluctant, good-hearted king Kamehameha, and Jason Momoa’s vengeful chief of war Ka’iana on the other.
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January is when profiles are refreshed, lists are rebuilt, and targets are chosen for the year ahead.
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Adjective
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The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.—
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The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.—
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For a more specialized fit, the Petite Wide-leg Pants are an excellent choice for shorter shoppers, while the Curvy Wide-leg Pants are just as comfortable and flattering (and on sale for almost $40 off).—
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This is evidence that color drenching is a more recent design choice and might not be timeless.—
Verb
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Daniel Lewis and Pete Prisco at CBS Sports both picked New England in close games.—
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If only a few in number, they can be hand-picked from the plants and destroyed.—
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According to her petition, Good wanted to change her last name from Renee Nicole Macklin to Renee Nicole Macklin Good.—
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The 49ers wound up losing defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to become the head coach of the Houston Texans and Shanahan wanted to hire Fangio to replace him, but Fangio was hired by Miami the same day the 49ers’ season ended in Philadelphia in the NFC Championship game.—
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So last Monday, after scrolling through news of the government shutdown and with nothing else planned for the day, the couple decided to fire up their Pit Boss pellet grill and feed anyone who was hungry, no questions asked.—
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One such angel, however, decided to rebel against this way of life.—
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House Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi is prominently featured at the top of the site, alongside members of the House select committee on the riot.—
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Lenovo plans to roll out Qira on select Lenovo devices in Q1 2026.—
Noun
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Your best bet is to look for a private villa or a hotel that suits your vibe.—
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The average price target of $115 per share — although below its current share price after last week’s rapid runup — remains well above bearish bets, such as Jefferies’ price target of $53.—
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When things later calmed down, Mossack Fonseca did resign from some clients that wished to leave.—
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The pair have been married for 51 years, according to an Instagram post from April 2025, in which Arlene wished a happy 80th birthday to Robert.—
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“Chosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chosen. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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