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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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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.
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Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Lori Primavera, vice president of research and development and product marketing, told USA TODAY during an exclusive tasting in New York City that the team tested dozens of versions before landing on the final recipe.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The plan, which still needs to pass through the Minneapolis City Council, would award Agape the exclusive rights to redevelop the site for as long as three years.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Kapoor, who is married, also bought a waterfront home in the exclusive Cocoplum area of Coral Gables for $6 million — one of several assets that he was forced to sell to pay back lenders and investors, according to a judge’s order.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
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Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Lori Primavera, vice president of research and development and product marketing, told USA TODAY during an exclusive tasting in New York City that the team tested dozens of versions before landing on the final recipe.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The plan, which still needs to pass through the Minneapolis City Council, would award Agape the exclusive rights to redevelop the site for as long as three years.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Kapoor, who is married, also bought a waterfront home in the exclusive Cocoplum area of Coral Gables for $6 million — one of several assets that he was forced to sell to pay back lenders and investors, according to a judge’s order.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
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Ahead of the finale on May 20, there are only five contestants left vying for the title of sole survivor and the now-$2 million prize that comes with it.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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In recent legal filings, Alameda County’s lawyers have said their own staff cannot disable jail booth recordings, and that GTL has sole control over the off switch.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Volvo’s previous all-electric cars were made in China and Belgium, where Volvo’s parent company Geely has factories.—
Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The all-weather package starts with a 2-in-thick fiberglass-sandwich wall construction with a core of residential-grade insulation.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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The famous and the fashionable, heads of state, royalty, film stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Thankfully, Amazon is a gold mine for fashionable warm-weather tops, and several are already on sale ahead of Memorial Day weekend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Subtle stripe detailing on both the sweater and pant hems gives this knit set a cohesive, stylish edge—and a pop of color—sans sacrificing comfort.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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For wardrobe emergencies, try Roo’s Beach near Newquay, which specializes in stylish beach-to-bar clothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 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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In just over 70 minutes, Daisies touches on it all, making a delectable film that deserves your undivided attention.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The palate is velvety and elegant, balancing weight with restraint.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 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 about as touching as a Mother's Day visit to an upscale steakhouse gets.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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There's also a really classic Polish restaurant—like an upscale restaurant that's so, so fancy.—
Bridget Knowles,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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