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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The two brands decided to roll out only 75 pairs of each, so as to preserve the kind of collector-level exclusivity that comes with shopping the world’s finest cowboy boots in person. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 But the system is currently optimized for exclusivity, concentrating wealth and generating resentment. Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025 Every bottle is accompanied by a letter detailing the whiskey’s intricate production and aging journey, offering authenticity and exclusivity to its owner. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025 Flowers had signed an exclusive deal with SiriusXM in 2021, giving the company exclusivity on sales of ad sales for Crime Junkie, as well as all the shows in the Audiochuck network, including Anatomy of a Murder, CounterClock and Park Predators. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusivity

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 15 Nov. 2025.

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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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