well-chosen
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-chosen
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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“That said, I always come home from being on the road with a few well-chosen records and a few well-chosen books that I will read one of these days.”
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
A well-chosen pair of socks isn’t a thoughtless gift.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 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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