as in honor
something granted as a special favor
the town's oldest resident will have the privilege of leading the parade kicking off the Heritage Celebration
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as in to entitle
to give a right to
only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma
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Recent Examples of privilege
Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Many religious minorities feel that provision writes a hierarchy into law, granting special privileges to the majority religion.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The history of how bus companies diverted ridership from streetcars has left its mark on our cities by privileging buses and cars over far more efficient ways to move people at scale.
—Jonathan Cohn, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The same rates apply as Lot A, and the no in-and-out privileges also apply to this lot unless parking is purchased online in advance.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Many religious minorities feel that provision writes a hierarchy into law, granting special privileges to the majority religion.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the entryway, a portrait of the client’s grandmother hangs above a centuries-old butcher-block table, setting a tone that privileges memory alongside materiality.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The history of how bus companies diverted ridership from streetcars has left its mark on our cities by privileging buses and cars over far more efficient ways to move people at scale.
—Jonathan Cohn, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privilege
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Considered the highest honor for a career in film, the AFI Life Achievement Award recognizes talent that has advanced the cinematic arts, demonstrated longevity and been acknowledged by scholars, critics, peers and audiences alike.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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This refresh honors the sandwich's legacy while delivering the bold, modern flavor our fans crave.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Knowing the cause of a delay helps passengers understand if they are entitled to compensation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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But because of exceptions authorized by federal officials, few immigrants had their DNA collected.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Under the emergency order, the school must immediately cease operations and may not provide massage education services in Texas unless otherwise authorized.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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How Much Filing Could Now Cost With Direct File gone, Americans who do not qualify for—or cannot successfully navigate—the IRS Free File program could turn to commercial software.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Under a new law, some items, including candy and certain sugary drinks, will no longer qualify through the program at grocery stores statewide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Efforts to enable reversible, two-way actuation have led to the development of systems such as semi-crystalline networks and liquid crystalline elastomers, which depend on structural alignment under applied stress.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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His skills enable him to offer advanced, minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic midface and ponytail facelifts, which aim to produce natural-looking outcomes while minimizing visible scarring.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Privilege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privilege. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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