well-chosen

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

A handful of well-chosen words — and I felt soothed, even touched by his positivity, which included, with that question mark at the end of his sentence, a hint of inclusiveness.

From New York Times • May 16, 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