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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
Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2026
Caleb, not the only character here who must learn to trust, is a moody, arrogant sort of hunk, like James Dean with Duane Johnson biceps, who’ll clash with authority and with privileged rival and roommate Darem Reymi (George Hawkins), a Khionian.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Caleb, not the only character here who must learn to trust, is a moody, arrogant sort of hunk, like James Dean with Dwayne Johnson biceps, who’ll clash with authority and with privileged rival and roommate Darem Reymi (George Hawkins).
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The fellowship’s members are mostly white men, and many of them argue that the department under Biden had privileged minority and female candidates.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The list would consist of a very limited number of accounts, officials, government organizations and entities trusted by the regime that will be granted privileged internet access.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2026
Caleb, not the only character here who must learn to trust, is a moody, arrogant sort of hunk, like James Dean with Duane Johnson biceps, who’ll clash with authority and with privileged rival and roommate Darem Reymi (George Hawkins), a Khionian.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Caleb, not the only character here who must learn to trust, is a moody, arrogant sort of hunk, like James Dean with Dwayne Johnson biceps, who’ll clash with authority and with privileged rival and roommate Darem Reymi (George Hawkins).
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The fellowship’s members are mostly white men, and many of them argue that the department under Biden had privileged minority and female candidates.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
Adjective
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Famously, the necklace was gifted to Taylor by her two-time husband Richard Burton over five decades ago for her 40th birthday.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Professional sports are the playgrounds of the physically gifted.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All the villas are secluded, surrounded by trees, well back from the main path and removed from the beach, so the lights don’t disorient the protected sea turtles.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Representatives from the developer said on Monday that the city's ordinance did not list the blacksmith shop as a protected landmark and that demolition is in the best interest of the community.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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But who is entitled to forgive?—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For 27 years, Taylor and her team at the organization have been a familiar face and a lending hand to those less fortunate.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sundance alums who were fortunate enough to have their films become one of the festival’s hot sales say that the alpine dealmaking, often hammered out late into the evening and through the following morning, are an exhausting, yet exhilarating experience.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Trump's top diplomat said America was safer and more secure as a result and that the administration would work with interim authorities to stabilize the South American country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the drawcord waistband supplies a comfortable and secure fit.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That inmate is Luigi Mangione, according to a person in law enforcement, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The agency’s decision was not authorized by the Legislature, the suit said.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ian Frazier About 26 billion chickens occupy Earth, but apart from the lucky ones in backyards, most are condemned to the hellscape that is industrial farming.—
Ricardo Reis,
The New York Review of Books,
24 Jan. 2026
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Although Ohio has been lucky the past few years, at least in the eyes of those who don't like big snowstorms, the Buckeye State has dealt with a few massive storms.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That makes the project eligible for 8-30g protections, since Farmington has only about 8% of its housing qualified as affordable — well below the state target of 10%.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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After winning Quals 60, the Narwhals qualified for the semifinals.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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