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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 all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
during interviews she always gives the job applicant her exclusive attention
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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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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
an exclusive designer gown of the sort that shows up on red carpets
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Benefits Premium access to exclusive events, thought-provoking conversations with global leaders and more, all available on-demand.
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Forbes Membership, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Each episode features exclusive insight from the article authors and expert analysis.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
An exclusive new cineplex with 20 private screening rooms is coming to Chelsea.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
Swag — available to stream now on Spotify and Apple Music — features guest spots from Gunna, Sexxy Red, Cash Cobain, Lil B, Eddie Benjamin and more.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Forbes Membership, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Each episode features exclusive insight from the article authors and expert analysis.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
An exclusive new cineplex with 20 private screening rooms is coming to Chelsea.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
Swag — available to stream now on Spotify and Apple Music — features guest spots from Gunna, Sexxy Red, Cash Cobain, Lil B, Eddie Benjamin and more.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Regents also moved to name interim Chancellor John Zerwas sole finalist for the system's chancellor position.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Dynasty Marine is likely the nation’s sole exporter of manta rays with three specimens exported in the past six to eight years, the company’s president, Christopher Ben Daughtry, wrote to federal regulators in January.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Last Sunday, the historically Black all-male college where Hubert was a rising sophomore awarded him a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree in religion.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Also while at Kansas, Townsend has coached 13 NBA Draft lottery selections, more than 30 overall NBA draftees and 70 all-Big 12 Jayhawks.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The space is cozy, stylish, and always buzzing, with a seasonal menu that keeps it interesting.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s also a gorgeous heated 39-foot infinity pool with stylish striped cabana chairs where guests can sip on rosé and watch elephants.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Her parents are too busy to give her undivided attention, her best friend Vali is starting to hang out more with a classmate who’s often unkind, and her favorite teacher is retiring.—
Caroline Carlson
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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Robinson recommended that parents set aside certain times of the day to give their kids undivided attention.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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The King of Umbria Red Wines Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is another wine for people who love elegant tannins and a richly fruity taste.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Baden-Baden Nestled alongside Germany's southwestern Black Forest, Baden-Baden is an elegant town that has been attracting wellness lovers since the Roman times.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 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
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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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Advertisement The National Tsunami Warning Center also issued tsunami advisories for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast, including California, Oregon, Washington, as well as Canada’s British Columbia.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 July 2025
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The incidents in the last three months of 2023 surpassed the entire number of incidents recorded in 2022, and 2024 had the highest number of antisemitic incidents the chapter has recorded in its 12-year existence.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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