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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This idyllic destination is small and remote, creating a sense of exclusivity that appeals to luxury homeowners and travelers. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 Chloe Kelly has granted Arsenal a period of exclusivity as talks continue over the possibility of her signing for them on a permanent basis. David Ornstein, New York Times, 17 June 2025 This 10-story building at 280 E. Palmetto Park Road is classified as Boca Raton’s first modern glass building, and exclusivity will be one of its defining markers with less than 30 available units. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2025 This is due to Prime Video having a 90-day exclusivity window for the season. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 June 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 24 Jun. 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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