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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 fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated

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Recent Examples of exclusive Attendees will receive an exclusive Fluffy & Koy SDCC Hall H giveaway! Adam B. Vary, Variety, 11 July 2025 Marino selected a mix of artwork to display inside the boutique, with most placed within the three exclusive fitting rooms. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 July 2025 The subsequent commercialized version of Birkin’s bag went on to become one of the world’s most exclusive luxury items, extravagantly priced and with a yearslong waiting list. John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 Our exclusive this morning with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. ABC News, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
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Adjective
  • The sole reference to God in the Declaration emphasizes empiricism over religiosity.
    Time, Time, 1 July 2025
  • Effective immediately, Lang is now the site’s sole owner, publisher and editor.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Last Sunday, the historically Black all-male college where Hubert was a rising sophomore awarded him a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree in religion.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
  • 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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  • Shop the best markdowns of fashionable favorites such as Favorite Daughter best-selling trouser, Rag & Bone’s capri pants and By Malene Birger’s knitted skirt.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 July 2025
  • In the snap, the mother-of-two looked as fashionable as ever, this time styling the supportive shoes with a navy linen mini dress and gold jewelry.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 11 July 2025
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  • Its sporty yet stylish design pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
  • Combining sophisticated calf leather with the brand’s signature canvas, the bag is effortlessly stylish and functional.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • This can be as simple as turning to your partner and giving them your undivided attention for a few minutes.
    Phil Stark, CNBC, 10 June 2025
  • But now more than ever, Cubs fans seem to be video board watching, giving their undivided attention to the left field video board erected 10 years ago during the Project 1060 renovation.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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  • Actor Andrew Garfield wore his trusty Omega De Ville Trésor, soccer star Bukayo Saka flexed a gorgeous Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa flaunted an elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
  • Order the celebration of summer strawberries, which includes an incredibly elegant presentation of shave ice.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 12 July 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
  • 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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  • Or harvest the fruits after the entire vine dies at the end of the season.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • The entire vessel then caught fire and was burning for some time.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025

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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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