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

That sense of exclusivity is also what makes Reneille Velez, founder of GIAN Events, such a fan of the island. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026

So between the booming luxury market there and the road closures, Julian’s job—and the exclusivity of buying a home in West Palm Beach—has changed. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026

Universal Pictures recently announced its movies will have five weekends of theatrical exclusivity in 2026 and seven weekends in 2027 before moving to home entertainment. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026

The suit argued that Live Nation's exclusivity contracts, threats to rivals, and leveraging of market domination over artists breached antitrust laws, resulting in inflated prices and stifled competition. —Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 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