by invitation only
idiom
: only open to people who have been invited
The event is by invitation only.
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The fete will be held at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco, and is by invitation only.
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Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker debuted autonomous trips in Austin on Sunday, opening the service to a limited number of riders by invitation only.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 June 2025
The Myers Park Country Club accepts members by invitation only.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
Membership is by invitation only and seeks those playing a role in giving back to their communities.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker debuted autonomous trips in Austin on Sunday, opening the service to a limited number of riders by invitation only.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 June 2025
The Myers Park Country Club accepts members by invitation only.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
Membership is by invitation only and seeks those playing a role in giving back to their communities.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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“By invitation only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20invitation%20only. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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