exclusive

adjective

ik-ˈsklü-siv How to pronounce exclusive (audio)
Definition of exclusivenext
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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4
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 There’s exclusive reporting, premium newsletters, direct access to our journalists through live conversations. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Now that his contract with SM Entertainment is up for renewal, the 28-year-old actor has decided to end his exclusive contract with the company, focusing on his music and acting careers back in his home country. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 When Lenovo invited PCMag for an exclusive look inside the operation's command centers ahead of the tournament, the scale of that responsibility quickly became apparent. — Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 Subscribe here to our newsletter, In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best new reviews and streaming picks along with some exclusive musings — all only available to subscribers. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
  1. sole
  2. all
  3. fashionable
  4. stylish
  5. undivided
  6. elegant
  7. happening
  8. upscale
Adjective
  • The sole occupant of one vehicle had minor injuries, Hughes said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • In these trades, the journeyman standard is the sole standard.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of sole
Adjective
  • Completing the all-French top three is Celine, where Michael Rider showed his first dedicated menswear runway collection for the house.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 1 July 2026
  • Paramount Skydance came over the top with a hostile all-cash offer, raised it to $31 a share with a personal financing guarantee from Larry Ellison, and won the contest in February at roughly $110 billion.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of all
Adjective
  • Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • McCart Avenue from McPherson Boulevard to Twin Leaf Drive will be constructed as a two-lane undivided road.
    — Emily Holshouser July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of undivided
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  • Her presence helps define the smart way Little Fish positions itself along the borderlines of casual and fancy, quirky and elegant.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of happening
Adjective
  • The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Even entry-level models can now be fitted with upscale items like navigation, heated seats and adaptive cruise control that were once limited to top-shelf luxury cars.
    — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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