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
Recent Examples on the Web By securing exclusivity, the buyer has time to perform due diligence and finalize the contract without the risk of the seller accepting other offers in the meantime. James Nelson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 At the time, Spotify was still operating an invite-only model to build hype around the streaming service’s exclusivity, aping Zuckerberg’s early Facebook model that required specific college email addresses to sign up. Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024 The brand has millions of dollars in backing, exclusivity with Whole Foods Market, and Peltz Beckham’s more than 16 million Instagram followers ready to eat up his culinary adventures. Bon Appétit, 25 Sep. 2024 For the promise of privacy and exclusivity, consider a private villa situated directly on the path of totality. Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exclusivity 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 22 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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