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

Intentional exclusivity These ads are meant to be inscrutable to most passersby. —Chloe Veltman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026

Focus Features, Universal Pictures’ specialty film arm, will keep its existing theatrical exclusivity policies, which vary on a case-by-case basis. —Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

Other issues on the table include the health and pension funds, exclusivity windows, and increases in residuals on streaming platforms. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026

The impacts of this exclusivity of higher education and deprioritization of sociology are damning. —Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 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