exclusive of

preposition

Synonyms of exclusive ofnext
: not taking into account
There were four of us exclusive of the guide.

Examples of exclusive of in a Sentence

all food and beverages are included in the price, exclusive of any alcoholic drinks ordered from the bar
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Sea Island, the most exclusive of Georgia's barrier islands, delivers the kind of resort experience that's genuinely hard to replicate anywhere else on the East Coast. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 That amount of new supply in one year would have a significant market impact, exclusive of the Iran War effects. Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 These two things are not exclusive of one another. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 The most famous and exclusive of them all is the Baile do Copa, which has been running at the landmark Copacabana Palace Hotel since 1924. Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusive of

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusive of was in 1722

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“Exclusive of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusive%20of. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

exclusive of

preposition
: not taking into account
for five days exclusive of today
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