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Synonyms

well-chosen

American  
[wel-choh-zuhn] / ˈwɛlˈtʃoʊ zən /

adjective

  1. chosen with care, as for suitability or preciseness.

    He entered at a well-chosen moment.
well-chosen British  

adjective

  1. (well chosen when postpositive) carefully selected to produce a desired effect; apt

    a few well-chosen words may be more effective than a long speech
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Etymology

Origin of well-chosen

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

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A well-chosen pair of socks isn’t a thoughtless gift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

In a summer filled with tech layoffs and tone-deaf apologies, Astronomer may have pulled off the impossible: making data sexy — via Coldplay drama and a very well-timed, well-chosen celebrity cameo.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2025

In 14 songs and 90 minutes, the lineup tore through a wide variety of mostly well-chosen material, including one new track, the raw, lilting, groove-heavy “Imminent Redemption.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024

Friedkin’s is spare and no-nonsense, ratcheting up the tension through well-chosen angles, lacerating cuts and performances that make vivid impressions even when allotted scant screen time.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2023

“Aw, Miss Lumley! We all know how much you like to write letters,” Margaret squeaked, and the rest of the servants smiled, because it was clearly a well-chosen gift.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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