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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
As changes swirl around her, she’s compelled to question the privileges that have long sustained her comfortable way of life.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 June 2025
That continuity—rare in the modern spirits world—has enabled a long-term view, one that privileges quality over quick wins and builds credibility one barrel at a time.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Also, your privilege is showing and overdue for a pedicure.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
As changes swirl around her, she’s compelled to question the privileges that have long sustained her comfortable way of life.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
When the team stumbles across a small Titanosaurus herd, the film privileges Henry’s reaction as the paleontologist witnesses an elegant mating ritual for the first time.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 June 2025
That continuity—rare in the modern spirits world—has enabled a long-term view, one that privileges quality over quick wins and builds credibility one barrel at a time.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privilege
Noun
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Riding in the Royal Procession of the Royal Ascot is a prominent honor and Harriet's carriage debut sparked speculation of an imminent engagement.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Today, the booth is decorated in his honor and boasts the same blue and tan vinyl benches The King sat on.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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All students are entitled to breakfast and lunch at no charge in Miami-Dade public schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Foreigners with valid visas are entitled to the same public health care access and treatments as Italian citizens.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, Trump is authorized to deploy the National Guard and assume emergency control over the MPD under home rule, the form of limited self-governance that Congress granted D.C. under the Home Rule Act in 1973.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Only physicians registered with the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) are authorized to prescribe low-THC cannabis.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
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To qualify for consideration, lawyers were required to be active and licensed.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To qualify for the program, patients must live in an underserved community of Milwaukee and have a BMI of 30 or higher.—
Jim Owczarski,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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While starting and running a business can be a rewarding experience, exiting enables founders to pursue other opportunities while new leaders continue the mission and drive sustainable growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Privilege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privilege. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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