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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 an exclusive interview with CNBC ahead of the IPO, Shotwell responded to a question about whether her boss would ever combine SpaceX with Tesla.
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Jordan Novet,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Premium passes cost $55 each day, and includes access to an exclusive standing-room viewing area, premium restrooms, a dedicated bar area and access to premium food options.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Being Frenshe has been a Target-exclusive brand since its launch in 2022.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Vogue Runway is exclusive to subscribers.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 June 2026
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Jordan Novet,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Premium passes cost $55 each day, and includes access to an exclusive standing-room viewing area, premium restrooms, a dedicated bar area and access to premium food options.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Being Frenshe has been a Target-exclusive brand since its launch in 2022.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Vogue Runway is exclusive to subscribers.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
Adjective
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Trundle, as with Ronaldo in the clip above, likes to add a sole roll just before the stepover.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Rounds sought sole custody of Clay, but then tragically died by suicide in 2017.—
Anna Myers,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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That’s where these powerful all-weather Canon 18x50 IS binoculars come in.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Nike, meanwhile, has designed special all-gold boots for Cristiano Ronaldo that will be released before Portugal’s first group-stage match.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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This year’s Royal Ascot is officially underway in England, and the royal family's latest addition—Harriet Sperling—gave a fashionable nod to Kate Middleton with her light blue ensemble.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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All the restaurants were bustling during my April stay with a mix of stylish locals and visitors, many from China’s megacities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In addition to slip-on clogs and sandals, Birkenstock also produces stylish and supportive sneakers like the Bend Low sneakers, which boast cork and polyurethane (PU) midsoles that deliver top-tier shock absorption.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Some simply need your undivided attention.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Stay at Lucknam Park, an elegant country retreat near Bath.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 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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That's why rich girl hair colors are a calling card for those who favor an upscale aesthetic, or at least a beauty look that creates the illusion of luxury.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Steelpointe Harbor recently created 420 luxury waterfront apartments, a marina and the upscale Boca Oyster Bar, with a six-story Marriott Residence Inn under construction and as many as 800 more apartments possible in the future.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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