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

Fine dining, as a genre, is premised on exclusivity and scarcity, the sense that money functions as a private code. —Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025

This exclusivity protects the brand’s quality and underpins its global exclusivity. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025

The former played the role of cynosure for the neophytes of the new high society, the latter remaining the bastion of genteel estates and social exclusivity. —JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025

While the volume of dollars in play remains murky, a source with knowledge of the negotiations said the new pact includes an element of exclusivity. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 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