EXCLUSIVELY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

exclusively

adverb

ik-ˈsklü-siv-lē

Definition of exclusively

as in solely

for nothing other than his best paintings are the ones that he did exclusively for the sheer pleasure they gave him

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Recent Examples of exclusively The trailer, which The Hollywood Reporter is debuting exclusively below, opens with De Niro reflecting on the city before the 2001 terrorist attacks. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 All eight episodes of Season 2 will premiere Wednesday, October 21 , exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 That helps explain the vast selection of RCPO watches at the roadshow event featuring blinding amounts of gemstones, esoteric stone dials and paperwork validating that they were restored exclusively in Geneva at the brand’s Restoration Atelier. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Wilkinson, acquired when the Giants traded Patrick Bailey to Cleveland in May, almost exclusively relied on his four-seam fastball. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusively

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The new ruling vacates the ban and sets aside visa denials made solely on the basis of the policy.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Data centers are not solely responsible for those costs, but rapidly rising demand is adding pressure to a grid where major transmission projects can take years to permit and build.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of solely

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Conforto has the rare distinction of being one of only three players to appear in the Little League World Series, NCAA Men’s College World Series (Oregon State in 2013) and MLB’s World Series (Mets in 2015), along with Ed Vosberg and Jason Varitek.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Luann patiently attempts to explain that the women don’t like being lectured to about their business affairs, only for Vicki to abruptly answer a phone call mid-conversation.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of only

Adverb

To Brian, films are not instructive models for living but exist purely as aesthetic objects and experiences that can be appreciated entirely in and of themselves.

— John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
In Central America, for example, ants feed on acacia trees, a relationship that, at first glance, appeared purely antagonistic.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of purely

Adverb

There’s a small kitchenette and landing with a dining table, nice for a morning coffee or simply the feeling of having a little more space.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
This simply exposes the true motivation of some who have advocated opposition to this transaction.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

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