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Synonyms & Antonyms for chosen
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked, choice, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, select, selected
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of chosen in a Sentence
Noun
of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special giftsAdjective
the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the yearRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Items are purchased by staff and chosen based on nutritional value, demand (based on sales) and availability ( through vendors Costco and Sam's Club), Brewer said. — Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com, "Charter school's healthy snack store serves students in food desert," 9 June 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The lawsuits argue the law violates the U.S. Constitution by creating an extra requirement to run for president and deprives citizens the right to vote for their chosen candidates. — Washington Post, "Trump, Republican party sue over California tax return law," 6 Aug. 2019 The lawsuits argue the law violates the U.S. Constitution by creating an extra requirement to run for president and deprives citizens the right to vote for their chosen candidates. — Kathleen Ronayne, Fortune, "Trump, Republican Party Sue Over California Tax Return Law," 6 Aug. 2019 Players are selected for the All-Stars squad by three different bodies: the chosen manager of the MLS All-Stars side, fans' favourites and the league commissioner. — SI.com, "MLS All-Star Game: Everything You Need to Know About the Event," 30 July 2019 State Bird Provisions and The Progress are donating a flat rate while other restaurants are donating $1 per guest, sales of a chosen dish, or a percentage of of sales that night. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "Eat at Cala, Dopo, Quince and other SF Bay Area restaurants and money goes to Planned Parenthood," 25 July 2019 In the age of first looks and couples walking the aisle together, the veil has become more of a chosen accessory than a wedding essential. — Hannah Huber, Vogue, "Do These 11 Wedding Traditions Still Have a Place in 2019?," 18 July 2019 The chosen alternative of rapidly reading a letter over the phone should have raised red flags. — John Marty, Twin Cities, "John Marty: Revisit PolyMet permits in light of MPCA scandal," 12 July 2019 Jimmy's commitment to integrity throughout his life set him apart from many in his chosen professional field. — orlandosentinel.com, "Deaths in Central Florida: 6/25," 25 June 2019 Some fans think the chosen royal name is a nod to the famed CW teen show. — Teen Vogue, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Named Their Son Archie and People Are Making Riverdale Jokes," 8 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chosen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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past participle of choose
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