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

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

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