well-chosen
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-chosen
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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“The Lost Boys,” featuring a well-chosen cast of rising stars and accomplished veterans, is hardly a perfect show.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
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
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
The next day the signs were placed in well-chosen parts of the island, leaning against trees or stones, with the arrow always pointing to his home, the log.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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