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
Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
But the government auctions off rights and privileges all the time.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 8 May 2025
Ian Bremmer, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Its political class has a social-democratic ethos that privileges stability and redistribution over creative destruction and incentives to produce.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
But the government auctions off rights and privileges all the time.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 8 May 2025
Verb
Woo used the trip to reassure Xi that a DP government in South Korea would privilege better relations with his country, and Xi’s decision to meet with Woo personally signaled just how happy China is to hear this.
—Ian Bremmer, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Its political class has a social-democratic ethos that privileges stability and redistribution over creative destruction and incentives to produce.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privilege
Noun
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The honor will be conferred on May 7 during the awards ceremony, aired live in primetime on national broadcaster Rai 1 from the Cinecittà Studios in Rome.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Theater's highest honor, getting recognized with a nomination typically leads to an influx in box office sales, which new musicals desperately need during the crowded spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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People are entitled to formal charges, legal representation, the presentation of evidence, a jury trial, and other guarantees.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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In particular, that will mean up to 13,000 metric tons of American beef (apparently the equivalent of 52 million steaks) going tariff-free to the U.K. British famers will be entitled to send the same amount in our direction, which may be more of a challenge.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 May 2025
Verb
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This could explain why the Dodgers are taking their time with Ohtani, who isn’t expected to pitch until after the All-Star break, according to a person familiar with the team’s thinking but not authorized to speak publicly.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The company also authorized a $2 billion share repurchase program.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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To qualify for a grade, a player had to play at least 30 games for the Rangers and finish the year with the organization.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Starting with practice and sprint qualifying today, then a sprint race and more qualifying on Saturday prior to Sunday’s main event, the 20 drivers—divided among 10 teams—will be piloting their hybrid missiles with a podium spot as the target.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Implement Anonymous Surveys Move beyond annual engagement surveys and implement anonymous pulse surveys that enable real-time analysis.—
Kerri Sutey,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the farm, poor sanitation enabled cows and dairy workers to introduce tuberculosis, typhoid, and other pathogens into milk.—
Made by History,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Privilege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privilege. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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