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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
In January, a fleet of 23 Oyster yachts took off from Antigua to start the brand’s namesake 27,000-nautical-mile rally exclusive to Oyster owners.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
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—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
In an exclusive statement to Entertainment Weekly, Grazzini — who first recurred on the Netflix drama on season 2 in 2020, before joining the main cast for seasons 3-7 — speaks on his exit, calling the series a meaningful part of his career so far.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
When arriving at Ocean Cay, MSC Cruises’ private destination in the Bahamas, Yacht Club has a dedicated restaurant and beach for another quiet, exclusive retreat.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
In an exclusive statement to Entertainment Weekly, Grazzini — who first recurred on the Netflix drama on season 2 in 2020, before joining the main cast for seasons 3-7 — speaks on his exit, calling the series a meaningful part of his career so far.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
When arriving at Ocean Cay, MSC Cruises’ private destination in the Bahamas, Yacht Club has a dedicated restaurant and beach for another quiet, exclusive retreat.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
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The Justice Department argued that the Department of Homeland Security has sole power over the program, which was designed to be temporary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Encode was not the sole group with links to the Left working to advance Fiefa’s AI legislation.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Forward Cearah Parchment and guard Destiny Jackson were named to the all-freshman team.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Three of the four all-tournament picks were underclassmen.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Marty Supreme star and presenter Gwyneth Paltrow looked fresh and fashionable in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé ivory silk strapless gown featuring dramatic cut-out sides that revealed nude tulle trousers accented by subtle crystal embellishment.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Premiering May 1 in theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 sees the fashionable return of Hathaway’s Andi, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestley, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Restaurant by day, stylish club by night.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The technical goals don’t interfere with the home’s stylish design, though.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Offer it your time and undivided attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several staff members and students also spoke to Allen’s willingness to engage with them personally and give her undivided attention.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Taylor’s voice, as guileless and elegant as ever, ties together what could have been a random-feeling assemblage of tunes in a silky bow.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2026
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The pair, who make up the Penrose Tilbury design firm, set out to reimagine this older structure as an elegant but comfortable home.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
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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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Police were first called to an apartment in Oslo’s upscale Frogner neighborhood following reports of a violent incident.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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For dinner, make a reservation at Bin 47, an upscale farm-to-table concept led by Executive Chef Maximillian Petty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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