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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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 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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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