exclusivity

noun

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

, ik-, -ˈzi-\

plural exclusivities

Definition of exclusivity

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

AbbVie hoped the treatment would help offset the loss of exclusivity of its top-selling drug, Humira. — Maria Armental, WSJ, "AbbVie to Record $4 Billion Impairment on Stemcentrx Assets," 4 Jan. 2019 Should the Xbox version's console exclusivity period have a one-year time span, that would point to a possible December 12, 2018, release date for PUBG's PS4 version. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "PUBG’s “console exclusivity” may soon end, as loud hints of a PS4 version mount," 5 Nov. 2018 Now, the exclusivity period appears to be over, and beta invite codes are going out to select users of non-Samsung phones like the Google Pixel 2 XL. — Nick Statt, The Verge, "How to install Fortnite on Android," 13 Aug. 2018 GlobalFoundries, a smaller American competitor, argues that TSMC is deliberately increasing these costs, using loyalty rebates, exclusivity clauses and penalties. — The Economist, "TSMC is about to become the world’s most advanced chipmaker," 5 Apr. 2018 The magazine also points to UC San Diego’s exclusivity. — Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, "UC San Diego medical school reaches for the top as it turns 50," 18 Mar. 2018 Construction on the $400 million expansion won’t be completed until 2023, but Lazenby is worried not so much about growing as about diluting the exclusivity of his offerings. — Horacio Silva, Town & Country, "A Guide to Miami's Chicest Shopping Districts," 30 Nov. 2018 Mama Cax understands the exclusivity of her industry, too. — Edward Lampley, Teen Vogue, "What It's Like to Be a Disabled Model in the Fashion Industry," 5 Sep. 2018 The Bottom Line The best diets promote inclusivity over exclusivity and rely heavily on produce. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "The Best (And Worst!) Diets of 2019, According to a Registered Dietitian," 10 Dec. 2018

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