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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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Recent Examples of exclusive
Try Them for Yourself The new Pop-Tarts Super Stuffed flavors are landing in stores in April, with Strawberry Blast and Molten Lava Cake available nationwide, while the Cinnamon Caramel variety is exclusive to Walmart.
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Charles-Moore discussed the grief of losing her daughter in an exclusive interview with CBS News New York on Thursday.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
During the stream, the group agreed that the track would be exclusive to the physical deluxe vinyl, per Billboard.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Charles-Moore discussed the grief of losing her daughter in an exclusive interview with CBS News New York on Thursday.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
During the stream, the group agreed that the track would be exclusive to the physical deluxe vinyl, per Billboard.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
Adjective
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Adam D’Angelo, a founder of Quora, was the sole original member who remained.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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My sole concern is to find out what happened to my mother and make sure a full and complete investigation is performed into her disappearance.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He was named the District 3-6A Offensive Player of the Year, earned Texas Association of Basketball Coaches all-state and all-region honors and was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Game.—
Charles Baggarly
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Birds of Paradise, an all-girl rock band that covers songs by artists ranging from the Beatles and the Grateful Dead to the Strokes and the Cranberries, met at La Jolla High School.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Art directors, record execs—young fashionable folk come here post-work for a sip of something creative before moving on elsewhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are a coordinating, fashionable duo during the Devil Wears Prada 2 Tokyo fan event on April 6.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Faux vintage and synthetic materials are also no longer stylish.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The low, undivided space holds jugs of cleaners and bulky items like backstock paper towels and toilet paper.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Offer it your time and undivided attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cabins are rustically elegant and come with one to four bedrooms.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 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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Cap off your trip with dinner in The Gulch, an upscale dining and shopping hub.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since Markle and her husband stepped back from their royal duties and relocated to California, the humanitarian and mom of two has adopted a more casual—but still upscale—aesthetic.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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