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

He is also credited with keeping Patek an independent maison focused on craftsmanship and exclusivity at a time when many other watchmakers were joining large groups and scaling up production at the expense of quality and prestige. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026

So the exclusivity—reserving something only for the eyes of those who go there—was specifically taking on that. —Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026

But according to Jain, exclusivity was never meant to be permanent. —Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

The collection is produced in extremely limited quantities, spotlighting the uniqueness of each material while maintaining the exclusivity at the core of the collaboration. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

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