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as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named
residents of the apartment complex have exclusive use of the pool
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as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
during interviews she always gives the job applicant her exclusive attention
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as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers
a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
an exclusive designer gown of the sort that shows up on red carpets
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Recent Examples of exclusive
The three-bedroom Villa Quisisana, with its private garden, exclusive swimming pool, and a separate living room and kitchen with space for up to six people.
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Dana-co holds the exclusive license for the Natori brand, as well as various sub-brands of Natori, including Josie Natori.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Did the international markets have exclusive rights for x amount of time?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Dana-co holds the exclusive license for the Natori brand, as well as various sub-brands of Natori, including Josie Natori.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Did the international markets have exclusive rights for x amount of time?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
Adjective
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Liam Payne’s young son, Bear, has been named the sole beneficiary of the One Direction alum’s estate, nearly two years after the pop star fatally plunged from a hotel balcony in South America.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Also opting for a more casual look, Zendaya’s costar and real-life partner Holland wore blue jeans, a light blue collared shirt, a tan jacket and lug sole black boots.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Caleb Wilson, the former AJC all-class player of the year from Holy Innocents’, is a projected to go among the top five at Tuesday’s draft in Brooklyn.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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This exclusive all-suite hotel sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, mere minutes from downtown; its name in Maori (Roki) means tranquility, a nod to the overall vibe.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Cool, fashionable girls are wearing track pants this season.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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The easiest way to make a jersey feel fashionable is by paying attention to proportions.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Beren has achived high ratings from customers since moving into a stylish dining room that was formerly a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Baby blue is tranquil and stylish—but just offbeat enough to be interesting.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
19 June 2026
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Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Some simply need your undivided attention.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Evening dining features an elegant dress code, with the exception of the casual lobster bake held on Fridays.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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These summer-flowering bulbs produce elegant, tall spikes of flowers that contrast well with the more traditional bloom shapes of dahlias.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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That's why rich girl hair colors are a calling card for those who favor an upscale aesthetic, or at least a beauty look that creates the illusion of luxury.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Steelpointe Harbor recently created 420 luxury waterfront apartments, a marina and the upscale Boca Oyster Bar, with a six-story Marriott Residence Inn under construction and as many as 800 more apartments possible in the future.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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