exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
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
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In addition, manual-winding perpetual calendars are extremely rare, adding to their exclusivity. Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 Which leads me to the final selling point of the private clubs: exclusivity. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 May 2025 The eligible cards range from beginner-friendly credit lines with no annual fee to high-end cards that ooze exclusivity. Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025 While Beyoncé and Jay-Z have occasionally brought their children to high-profile events—Blue Ivy has made appearances at everything from the Super Bowl to the Grammys—the Met Gala is a rarefied event with stricter age rules and exclusivity. Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusivity

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusivity was in 1926

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“Exclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusivity. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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exclusivity

noun
ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
iks-,
-ˈziv-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

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