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as in gifted
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as in protected
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as in entitled
to give a right to
only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma
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Recent Examples of privileged
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
These moves give China not only privileged access to economic assets but also political leverage over a pliant neighbor within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), tightening its grip on a region central to its ambitions.
—Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
In the view of a high-level talent agent with a privileged understanding of negotiations surrounding Coogler’s deal, studio-executive fears that directors around Hollywood will start demanding copyright ownership en masse are overblown.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
He’s evolved from a me-first, privileged guy in to someone with a conscience and maturity.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
That privileged vantage point has profoundly shaped our understanding of the solar system and universe around us.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
These moves give China not only privileged access to economic assets but also political leverage over a pliant neighbor within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), tightening its grip on a region central to its ambitions.
—Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
In the view of a high-level talent agent with a privileged understanding of negotiations surrounding Coogler’s deal, studio-executive fears that directors around Hollywood will start demanding copyright ownership en masse are overblown.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
He’s evolved from a me-first, privileged guy in to someone with a conscience and maturity.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
Adjective
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Tremendous player, gifted defender, but also clutch hitter.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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After three years out of the first round following the disastrous Deshaun Watson trade, the Browns really just need gifted young players across the roster, regardless of position.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And they are entitled to a portion of the proceeds if the case succeeds.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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There is a backlog of 30 years in assigning lawyers for some of the appeals to which condemned inmates are entitled.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For the education sector as a whole, and for the preservation of academic freedom, Kimball pointed out to me, the decision to target Harvard may turn out to be a fortunate miscalculation.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Orlando lost to Boston 103-86 at TD Garden in Game 1, but in some ways, Orlando was fortunate the outcome wasn’t more lopsided.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Operate Legally With Peace Of Mind The UAE enforces strict cyber and commercial regulations to ensure a secure digital marketplace.—
Robin Philip,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The same can be said for Rojas, whose spot in this lineup is far less secure than Turner’s.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The National Team’s favored ETFs had very light volumes.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Whether fans support a favored team or an underdog, most issues come down to economics.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With more people than ever traveling for experiences and planning trips with friends to see their favorite artist, Marriott Bonvoy is giving a few lucky fans an exclusive experience through the Marriott Bonvoy® Cowboy Carter Tour Sweepstakes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
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The lucky winners hit the jackpot one day apart, winning $150,000 and $125,000, respectively, according to the Georgia Lottery.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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Earnhardt enabled Berry to drive the team’s late model in between drivers years back.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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