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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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2
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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3
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
Beauty buffs can score skincare from Fenty Beauty, Clinique, and Tula Skincare with an exclusive Ulta box, while chocolate fans can feast on a month’s worth of Lindt treats.
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Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Paramount also signed the Duffer Brothers, creators of Stranger Things, for an exclusive four-year deal across movie, TV and streaming.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Your current acquisition rhythm is five exclusive titles per month.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Below, IndieWire shares the exclusive trailer ahead of the film‘s upcoming debut on December 24.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Paramount also signed the Duffer Brothers, creators of Stranger Things, for an exclusive four-year deal across movie, TV and streaming.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Your current acquisition rhythm is five exclusive titles per month.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Below, IndieWire shares the exclusive trailer ahead of the film‘s upcoming debut on December 24.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
Adjective
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Japan pulled out following its invasion of China, leaving the Dutch East Indies to take the sole Asian berth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Its water-resistant design is made with premium leather uppers plus a rubber duck shell and sole to keep your feet dry in any weather (and for plenty of traction when the first snow of the year arrives).—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Defender Caroline Castans, a junior from Flower Mound, Texas, was named to the Big 12 all-tournament team for the second straight year.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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The only all-women groups to win the award in Grammy history were the Judds in 1985 and the Chicks in 1999.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Limousines full of fashionable people would pull up to clubs called The Carousel, The Playpen, and The Pussycat Lounge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Setting the tone for what is sure to be a fashionable affair, the carpet brought out our most sartorial savvy faves across industries for a night celebrating craftsmanship and design.—
Cierra Black,
Refinery29,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are featured across 2,304 square feet of stylish interiors that reflect Friedman’s impeccable taste.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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Close-quartered and stylish, the movie begins at a Gothic New England mansion where the wealthy patriarch Harlan Thrombey has been found with his throat slit.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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And while in an era where productivity and efficiency are more top of mind than ever, Dimon insists that giving undivided attention is still the ultimate sign of respect.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the arms race for audience’s undivided attention, both single-player and competitive games have become their own self-perpetuating ecosystems.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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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 13 Nov. 2025.
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