1
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
Attendees will receive an exclusive Fluffy & Koy SDCC Hall H giveaway!
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 July 2025
Marino selected a mix of artwork to display inside the boutique, with most placed within the three exclusive fitting rooms.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
The subsequent commercialized version of Birkin’s bag went on to become one of the world’s most exclusive luxury items, extravagantly priced and with a yearslong waiting list.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Our exclusive this morning with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York.
—ABC News, 29 June 2025
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 July 2025
Marino selected a mix of artwork to display inside the boutique, with most placed within the three exclusive fitting rooms.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
The subsequent commercialized version of Birkin’s bag went on to become one of the world’s most exclusive luxury items, extravagantly priced and with a yearslong waiting list.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Our exclusive this morning with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York.
—ABC News, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
Adjective
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The lodge, built in 1937, was the sole hotel within the North Rim's park boundaries.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Serafini’s wife testified that her parents made her younger sister the sole trustee of their parents’ estate worth more than $20 million — wealth built over many years buying and selling real estate properties.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Last Sunday, the historically Black all-male college where Hubert was a rising sophomore awarded him a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree in religion.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Also while at Kansas, Townsend has coached 13 NBA Draft lottery selections, more than 30 overall NBA draftees and 70 all-Big 12 Jayhawks.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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In the snap, the mother-of-two looked as fashionable as ever, this time styling the supportive shoes with a navy linen mini dress and gold jewelry.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Shop the best markdowns of fashionable favorites such as Favorite Daughter best-selling trouser, Rag & Bone’s capri pants and By Malene Birger’s knitted skirt.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Its sporty yet stylish design pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Combining sophisticated calf leather with the brand’s signature canvas, the bag is effortlessly stylish and functional.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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This can be as simple as turning to your partner and giving them your undivided attention for a few minutes.—
Phil Stark,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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But now more than ever, Cubs fans seem to be video board watching, giving their undivided attention to the left field video board erected 10 years ago during the Project 1060 renovation.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Actor Andrew Garfield wore his trusty Omega De Ville Trésor, soccer star Bukayo Saka flexed a gorgeous Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa flaunted an elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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The dress has elegant puff sleeves, romantic florals, and a square-neck that keeps you covered.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
12 July 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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After just a few months on the job, Bondi claimed her anti-fentanyl operations saved 258 million lives—a number that is roughly three-quarters of the entire U.S. population.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In fact, no building in the entire town can be built over four stories tall.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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