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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 company has released an exclusive still from the production as buyers head to the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2025
Netflix has over 5,000 movies and 2,500 TV shows available, with a significant number of original and exclusive titles, in the United States.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The libraries of American Dad!, Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy are also exclusive to Hulu and rack up hundreds of millions of viewing minutes each week.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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Golden Girl
For the carpet, Córdoba chose a bold two-piece look by Harleen Kaur, that featured a cropped, strapless bodice and full skirt.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2025
Netflix has over 5,000 movies and 2,500 TV shows available, with a significant number of original and exclusive titles, in the United States.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The libraries of American Dad!, Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy are also exclusive to Hulu and rack up hundreds of millions of viewing minutes each week.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
03 of 08
Golden Girl
For the carpet, Córdoba chose a bold two-piece look by Harleen Kaur, that featured a cropped, strapless bodice and full skirt.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
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Distribution Powers: The trustee had sole responsibility and discretion regarding distribution to the beneficiaries.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Bailey is also requesting sole legal and physical custody of Halo while asking that her ex, 27, only be allowed supervised visitations with their child.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 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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This touchscreen laptop is big on power, but small in stature thanks to a Ryzen 7 CPU and an all-metal chassis weighing only 3.62 pounds.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Juliet Holy Pointed-Toe Chunky Block Heels Midi dresses and pointed-toe heels are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Oprah’s fashionable look.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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As the global appeal of Lambrusco has grown, more of Emilia-Romagna’s winemakers have turned their vineyards into fashionable destinations.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Function is priority, but practical can be stylish.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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With deals like $100 off of a stylish firepit table from our own BHG x Walmart line, nearly 60% for an outdoor griddle, and 40% off patio dining sets, Walmart’s patio furniture deals equal huge savings just ahead of Memorial Day weekend.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Here's why communication skills deserve your undivided attention in 2025 and beyond.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The Pope blessed the mom, then the dad, then his undivided attention on our baby Luke.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Just last fall, the actress and entrepreneur launched her second furniture line with CB2, a collection that embodies her elegant style.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 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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Around 5,000 buildings were destroyed in St. Louis alone, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said in a post on X. Buildings and cars were destroyed, homes are missing entire walls and upper levels of houses and buildings are gone, photos of the disaster show.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Leaning into a freedom or pollinator lawn does not mean digging up one’s entire lawn and reseeding it although that is one option.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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