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adjective

Definition of chosennext
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

ˈchō-zᵊn How to pronounce chosen (audio)
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
1
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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2
as in wanted
to see fit you can wear whatever you choose to the party

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3
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
Adjective
Popular culture really likes to lionize chosen families. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Noun
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. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 In speeches acclaiming our nation and our leader, we will be told that we (some of us, anyway) are divinely chosen. — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 Word quickly spread online that Broderick was not chosen for the position. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 The Industry Choice Awards are chosen from among all films in the festival, including features and shorts in all sections. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 June 2026 All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 Meanwhile, major fashion houses continue to bring it back season after season in their collections, as evidenced by the looks chosen by Zendaya and Hathaway for this premiere. — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 5 July 2026 Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice were all chosen to represent the American League in Philadelphia on July 14. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 Pete Crow-Armstrong (Harvard-Westlake), Freddie Freeman (El Modena) and Paul Skenes (El Toro) were chosen for the MLB All-Star game. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chosen
  1. selected
  2. choice
  3. picked
  4. wanted
  5. decided
  6. select
  7. bet
  8. wished
Adjective
  • Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Definition of selected
Noun
  • Miltos’ Greek Table at Andronis Luxury Suites is the Oia choice for travelers who want romance.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Vic makes some baffling choices here, buzzing in twice on the first word in the series without hearing the rest, and getting eliminated from multiple rounds five seconds in.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026
Definition of choice
Verb
  • The Seattle Mariners were one of the teams that most people picked to win the World Series, or at least make a deep run into the playoffs.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Mengel, who has directed such drama series as My Different Ways and Supplex, and his creative collaborators will bring The Guest to the Czech spa town as the first Danish film picked for Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe Competition since 2015.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of picked
Verb
  • The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of wanted
Verb
  • After more than an hour sheltering from the rain in the Ronald Reagan Building, Nadine Szewczyk, 67, decided to head back to her hotel.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The suit last week is another sign that the utilities have decided to push back against criticism.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of decided
Adjective
  • Enjoy benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Available for purchase now on Disneyland’s website, the 1-day, 1-park Disneyland Resort Evening Ticket is valid for select nights at either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Definition of select
Noun
  • Millennials might have made the remote work life Instagram-worthy, but the in-office option might be your best bet.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • But for many investors, the real bet is on CEO Elon Musk — and that his next act will be as lucrative as his last.
    — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of bet
Verb
  • In a February statement, UC Davis said that equestrian athletes who wished to continue competing at the varsity level at another institution would be supported in exploring transfer opportunities.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Customers wished all the best for Smith, a dedicated father and chef.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Definition of wished

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