exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē 

ik-, 

-ˈzi-

plural exclusivities

1

: the quality or state of being exclusive

2

: exclusive rights or services

Examples of exclusivity in a Sentence

a symbol of wealth and exclusivity

Recent Examples on the Web

This is not the only palace hotel on the Bosphorus, as views from the water will attest, but its smaller size compared to the competition gives it the exclusivity for which Four Seasons properties are known. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

In many ways, the collaboration perfectly captures the current state of modern hospitality, where exclusivity and accessibility now coexist on the same table. —Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

And the company has tapped into a form of self-expression that maintains an accessible price point — citing that the company isn’t selling exclusivity, rather connection. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026

Adding another layer of exclusivity is the connection to music royalty. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exclusivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• expressivity

Kids Definition

exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē 

iks-, 

-ˈziv-

plural exclusivities

1

: the quality or state of being exclusive

2

: exclusive rights or services