exclusivity

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

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, 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 DP World has separately sued China Merchants for breach of exclusivity in moving containers in and out of Djibouti. — Costas Paris, WSJ, "Djibouti Rejects Court Ruling to Hand Back Container Terminal," 17 Jan. 2020 The brand is still fostering a sense of exclusivity: Peloton Digital lacks some key social features of a full-fledged Peloton equipment-and-membership combo. — David Z. Morris, Fortune, "Peloton for All? The High-End Fitness Company’s IPO Hints at a Tesla Strategy," 24 Sep. 2019 In the film, Grizabella is brought back [into the fold] by this newcomer [Victoria], who questions the exclusivity, the notion of the tribe. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "A Serious Conversation With the Man Who Made Cats," 26 Dec. 2019 The key to wooing the Indian audience seems to be exclusivity. — Manavi Kapur, Quartz India, "The secret sauce for Hotstar’s success: exclusive partnerships," 11 Dec. 2019 But apparently, while receiving all those reactions to its viral ad, Peloton didn’t think to sign Ruiz to a period of exclusivity. — James Hibberd, EW.com, "Peloton Bike wife stars in new viral ad hinting she dumped husband," 7 Dec. 2019 The major exhibitors typically insist on a 72-day period of exclusivity for the films that play on their screens. — Nicole Sperling, New York Times, "Inside the Debate Between Netflix and Big Theater Chains Over ‘The Irishman’," 1 Nov. 2019 Though this elite squad’s playing is top notch, their concerts can give off the air of exclusivity, strictly for those who know to seek them out. — BostonGlobe.com, "With Boston Symphony Chamber Players, the harpsichord definitely isn’t Baroque - The Boston Globe," 22 Oct. 2019 That means major theater chains, which insist on a three-month window of exclusivity, refuse to show Netflix movies. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "The Irishman Makes Perfect Sense for Netflix," 30 Sep. 2019

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21 Jan 2020

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“Exclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusivity. Accessed 17 Feb. 2020.

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