exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
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
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Microsoft also relinquished its cloud exclusivity with OpenAI, but still struck a deal that would see OpenAI buy $250 billion worth of Azure services incrementally. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025 Flowers had signed an exclusive deal with SiriusXM in 2021, giving the company exclusivity on sales of ad sales for Crime Junkie, as well as all the shows in the Audiochuck network, including Anatomy of a Murder, CounterClock and Park Predators. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025 Taneka’s commitment to showcasing diverse models challenges the fashion industry’s exclusivity while directly supporting Tampa families in need. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025 With real estate moving as fast as the lifts themselves, Powder Haven is emerging as both a lucrative bet and a fresh blueprint for luxury ski living—one where exclusivity and authenticity, wealth and joy, share the same slope. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusivity

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusivity was in 1926

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“Exclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusivity. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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exclusivity

noun
ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
iks-,
-ˈziv-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

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