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

That blueprint has since become a template for developers eager to cultivate exclusivity while testing pricing in private and avoiding the public scrutiny of how many days a home languishes on the open market. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025

The 115-year-old luxury fashion house may be synonymous with heritage and exclusivity. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025

Theatrical exclusivity — the foundation of the movie business for a century — actively conflicts with those incentives. —Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025

Ivy League colleges are known for their academic rigor, exclusivity and status. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 Dec. 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