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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
Fisher Island neighbors In 2017, Nuhfer introduced Rivera to Perera, who then put them together with Gorrin, who was Perera’s neighbor on exclusive Fisher Island.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Maria, known professionally for her music work as DJ Tumbles, has spent years working inside Palm Beach’s most exclusive spaces, spinning at private parties, country clubs and billionaires’ mansions.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Those staying in luxury camps enjoy exclusive access to the Dining Pavilion, where a private chef crafts gourmet breakfasts and family-style dinners, complete with campfire s’mores and personalized service from a dedicated Camp Butler.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Also significantly represented on the campus are Sideshow’s long-term friends and exclusive distribution partners, Hot Toys, who celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2025.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Maria, known professionally for her music work as DJ Tumbles, has spent years working inside Palm Beach’s most exclusive spaces, spinning at private parties, country clubs and billionaires’ mansions.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Those staying in luxury camps enjoy exclusive access to the Dining Pavilion, where a private chef crafts gourmet breakfasts and family-style dinners, complete with campfire s’mores and personalized service from a dedicated Camp Butler.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Also significantly represented on the campus are Sideshow’s long-term friends and exclusive distribution partners, Hot Toys, who celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2025.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
Adjective
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By contrast, as a 2006 study from PNAS demonstrated, signature whistles serve the sole purpose of encoding identity information that other dolphins can recognize, even when stripped of individual voice characteristics.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a prepared speech, Kristi Noem lied about the events, claiming Alex Pretti approached agents with a firearm, and that Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, came for the sole purpose of murder.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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This is the first all-women class getting certified in forklifting at the Cook County jail.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The school district completed a $7 million renovation to the 90-year-old performance center at Anaheim High just in time for the annual all-school choral showcase.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Not the flashiest or most fashionable, but the most exquisitely made, the most precise.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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For others, a maxi-length puffer or cuddly Teddy Bear coat could coax them out the door with a little fashionable flair.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
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Decorated in neutral tones with yellow hues, the rooms are stylish, with clean lines, and large windows illuminating the space, accentuated by the bright open-plan bathrooms.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Its stylish decor and pulsating music create an ideal backdrop for dancing the night away.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Choose one conversation, one book or one project and give it your undivided attention for at least two hours.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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What matters is prioritizing and giving each other your undivided attention.—
Amy Morin,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The island's Curtain Bluff is an elegant all-inclusive resort on the south coast, surrounded by two beaches.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Butternut squash, potato leek, cauliflower – these soups can turn humble ingredients into something elegant.—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 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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Here are a few smaller wineries to check out this winter, plus exciting activities and upscale places to stay nearby.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rottet also designs furniture pieces and presented upscale designs for Italian furniture maker Turri and Belgian firm Atelier Vierkant in 2025 in Milan.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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