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 As previously reported, Palace will release a super-limited store-only, 10-piece exclusive capsule collection with English heritage luxury brand Burberry. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Starbucks has a long history in music, starting with the acquisition of music retailer Hear Music in 1999 and continuing with exclusive music releases in partnership with Concord Music Group. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026 The decision effectively makes Cliff Booth exclusive to AMC among the major chains. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 HoYoverse has a series of events and rewards tied to the upcoming game launch, including a pre-registration drawing for prizes, a team event for an exclusive clothing item and more. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
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Adjective
  • Visitors can see the sole visage, a curio card of Strother, found by Denham on eBay, sitting alongside his obituary in the town newspaper, encased in glass.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The sole performer who survives this chapter is Miguel Bernardeau, intensely charismatic as the physically frail but spiritually fortified Rafael.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • In the public all-gender bathroom, there is a changing table and high chairs are available at the restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The rest of the incumbents on the nine-member, all-Democratic board were unopposed in the 2026 general election.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • Headscarves are less conspicuous among women in these fashionable neighborhoods, despite compulsory hijab rules introduced after the revolution established clerical rule.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
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  • Below, the standout styles favored by the most stylish fashion show attendees of the spring 2027 season.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The stylish and striking young woman also became the designer’s muse.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
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  • Lots of undivided attention, positive reinforcement, love, affection, and pride when my kids were successful.
    — Lauren Gelman, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The following morning, Greenland was still there, still demanding my undivided attention.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The result feels less like a reinvention and more like a continuation—a thoughtful, elegant bridge between old and new.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But a mysterious man, an eccentric boss, and an otherworldly, elegant hotel lead to a resolution.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Nov. 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
  • 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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  • As the story goes, the resort’s roots go back to 1967, when real estate developer Donald Soffer drew his vision for an upscale residential enclave on the back of a cocktail napkin.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Though the inside is upscale, eclectic, cozy and polished, anyone is welcome in the space, from blue-collar laborers to lawyers, Blum said.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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