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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
The Cowboys placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Pickens, worth just under $28 million a year.
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Currently, Newport Beach has exclusive access to 20 of the 100 beds at the Bridge Shelter.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Sergey Brin picked Allison Island, a little less exclusive, but closer to downtown and South Beach, as his home base, while his Google cofounder Larry Page opted for the old Florida charms of Coconut Grove.
—Matthew Kronsberg, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Shoppers have come to love ALDI for its affordability as well as its exclusive products that can't be found anywhere else.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Currently, Newport Beach has exclusive access to 20 of the 100 beds at the Bridge Shelter.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Sergey Brin picked Allison Island, a little less exclusive, but closer to downtown and South Beach, as his home base, while his Google cofounder Larry Page opted for the old Florida charms of Coconut Grove.
—Matthew Kronsberg, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Shoppers have come to love ALDI for its affordability as well as its exclusive products that can't be found anywhere else.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
Adjective
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Ponder was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over the decades, several performers have won acting Oscars as the sole nomination for their respective films.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lowe and Boyd joined Scott on the 10-player all-tournament team.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2026
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Demi Moore is continuing her sartorial dominance at Milan Fashion Week with an impossibly chic all-black outfit debuted on the heels of her most dramatic hair transformation ever.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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She was led through the hallway to the kitchen, passing a living room filled with mustard furniture and that print of the beautiful Chinese woman that all fashionable people seemed to own.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is not a fashionable position.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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A little lighting can also go a long way toward adding ambience and safety after dark, from a stylish wall lantern (now 87% off) to shatterproof LED string lights that don’t require a plug-in.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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But after reopening with a stylish, colorful new interior, Calle 75 shuttered its dining room weeks later and restricted public access to the takeout window.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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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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The classic circular design showcases preserved purple blooms with natural texture and a rustic yet elegant aesthetic that complements everything from French country to farmhouse decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 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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The industrial northern pocket of Chinatown housing Pacific Electric is well-known to ravers and foodies — Insomniac’s Naud Street warehouse is close by, and the upscale cocktail bar Apotheke and pan-Asian restaurant Majordomo are around the corner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, Hollywood Bus Tours winds through Los Angeles’ famous movie lots and upscale neighborhoods, a must-do for many visitors.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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