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as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named residents of the apartment complex have exclusive use of the pool

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as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated

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Recent Examples of exclusive In addition to the 50-percent-off deal, Sling is also giving new subscribers a free month of AMC+, AMC’s exclusive streaming service more than 1,000 movies and TV shows including AMC Originals like The Walking Dead, Mayfair Witches, Interview With the Vampire, and more. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 Aug. 2025 The exclusive bobblehead is only available at Dodgers Stadium. Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025 Just log in with your account to enjoy your exclusive access. Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025 Bugatti is poised to begin making even more exclusive hypercars. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
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  • Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal is the sole player on this list who represents a team competing in this season’s competition.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Justin now will train Roman, Milo, and Billie in preparation for the Family Wizard Competition to determine who will emerge as the sole magic wielder of the new generation in the household — while a new evil threat materializes.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • There are two all-Premier League ties, with Wolverhampton Wanderers facing Everton and Brentford hosting Aston Villa, a repeat of Saturday’s top-flight clash.
    Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The new all-gender restroom was formerly a boys’ restroom.
    Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
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  • The Newbury Boston Day One in Boston Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Newbury Boston in the city’s fashionable Back Bay neighborhood is a wonderful choice for your stay.
    Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • What starts as a rouse to complete a business deal quickly evolves into something a little too real between the unsuspecting pair—while Sabrina’s Vogue internship in Paris adds an extra touch of fashionable fun.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
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  • The brand’s Easy Straight Pull-On Pants are comfy yet stylish, and designed for everyday wear.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The convenience eliminates the need for in-person visits for basic frame and lens selection, and modern technology ensures consumers receive a stylish fit.
    Jason Phillips, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • Is your inner world calling for your undivided attention?
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Whether giving someone your undivided attention or attending a meeting to support a colleague, showing up matters more than ever.
    Joseph Liu, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts For an elegant dessert option, the $4 Deutsche Küche Apple Frangipane Tarts bring a European flair to the table.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Here, the atmosphere is upscale and elegant; perhaps one of the nicest Chinese dining rooms in Charlotte, despite the staff still trying to get a handle on hostess, service and wait time logistics.
    Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2020
  • What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.
    Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
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  • Not everyone adds the entire show lineup to their Google Calendar, and the screenshot of the CFDA schedule is quickly lost in a sea of other content.
    Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Best places to see the total lunar eclipse The best views of the total lunar eclipse will be from Asian and Western Australia, where skywatchers can see the entire event from start to finish, according to Time and Date.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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