by invitation only
idiom
: only open to people who have been invited
The event is by invitation only.
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Inside the secret back bar The Gibson has a speakeasy in the back corner, available by invitation only.
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
As just 80 were produced, the SA Aperta was offered privately by invitation only to a very select band of existing Ferrari customers.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Mashup 15-16 April in Malmö, Sweden Europe's most selective startup gathering caps attendance at 500 people by invitation only.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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—Lisa Hix, Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
As just 80 were produced, the SA Aperta was offered privately by invitation only to a very select band of existing Ferrari customers.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Mashup 15-16 April in Malmö, Sweden Europe's most selective startup gathering caps attendance at 500 people by invitation only.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Tickets are by invitation only; sfbayareasuperbowl.com BAHC Live!
—Lisa Hix, Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for by invitation only
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“By invitation only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20invitation%20only. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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