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 The brand’s founder Maximilian Büsser has been keenly aware of this exclusivity since the brand’s early days with the intention of making his wares more accessible to a wider population without compromising the one-of-a-kind DNA of the brand. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2023 Speakeasies can carry an air of exclusivity, and Oruch says The Wilfred isn’t that. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2023 Truth Social’s main point of distinction — its exclusivity to Trump’s online musings — could face its own threat. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2023 That could mean there’s a period of exclusivity where only AMD’s FSR 2 technology is supported, or Bethesda could have simply prioritized FSR over DLSS initially. Tom Warren, The Verge, 31 Aug. 2023 Furthermore, Congress may also wish to consider legislation that would modify drug exclusivity rights. Mark J. Ratain, STAT, 15 Aug. 2023 According to the Associated Press, the writers are seeking an increase in pay, better residuals — especially from streaming, new staffing requirements, shorter exclusivity deals and assurances on the use of AI. Ebony Williams, ajc, 1 Sep. 2023 Large brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev intends to be a sponsor of the event, says Bogusz, though other beer marketers are expected to take part as well after the company dropped its exclusivity rights in its last sponsorship pact. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Aug. 2023 Stunning beaches, incredible resorts, and the undeniable mystique of exclusivity have made the tiny island of Anguilla a fixture on Travel +Leisure's list of 25 Favorite Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas for several years running. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023 See More

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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 26 Sep. 2023.

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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