Definition of exclusivenext
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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 fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated

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Recent Examples of exclusive In 2021, one year after the C8 RS 6 Avant made it to our shores, the brand released the RS Tribute Edition, a 1-of-25 celebration of the very first RS wagon that was exclusive to North America. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026 Events that were exclusive to streaming platforms accounted for eight of the 100 items on the list, up from three in 2024, and nearly all the trad TV broadcasts were enhanced by a non-linear simulcast. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Minnesota does have a period with exclusive negotiating rights, but he is also expected to be a candidate for head coaching opportunities, including the Las Vegas Raiders. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026 The cooperative also offers deals and savings exclusive to owners, who pay $200 for a share in the store. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
Adjective
  • Squeeze Burger announced Tuesday that its sole remaining brick-and-mortar in Roseville is set to close later this month, after its proposal for a new lease was reportedly denied.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Indeed, she was almost unanimously voted for (with Michael casting the sole dissenting vote against Yam Yam Arocho).
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
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  • The former all-girls Catholic school was built in 1906 on the South Side.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The couple coordinated in sleek, all-black looks.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
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  • You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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  • There is less of an emphasis on styling, and more attention to comfort and stylish practicality.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Sellew is a bold new voice, using sharp, stylish prose to explore the hinterland of contemporary mating.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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  • An undivided lower sash and a window seat take maximum advantage of the serene exterior view.
    Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
  • What Kerr looks forward to the most is giving her undivided attention to her son and daughter.
    Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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  • Produced from 1996 to 2005, the Neptune is an elegant take on the classic sports watch featuring a slim case and an integrated bracelet with fish scale-like links in honor of the god of the sea.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Paris Hilton looks elegant in a black gown with her signature sparkly touch at the Waldorf Astoria's grand reopening in New York City.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 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
  • 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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  • Today, pieces by Arunashi—such as a statement cuff made of carbon fiber framed by pavé diamonds and centered on a lozenge-shape green beryl totaling more than 34 carats—are stocked at upscale stores including Marissa Collections.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The two had planned to transform the vessel into an upscale entertainment venue.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025

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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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