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
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
The next administration should take aggressive early steps to protect U.S. institutions from the outsize influence of both foreign and domestic special interests that enjoy privileged links to public officials.
—Casey Michel, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025
Because this is a private facility, funded by parents of students who generally live a more privileged life, staff are given slightly more leeway to also teach languages and science alongside Islamic studies.
—Mark Baron, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Unlike undergraduate programs, most graduate schools don’t report Pell Grant enrollment or outcomes for students from less privileged backgrounds.
—Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Like many of Chekhov’s characters, these adult siblings struggle to adjust to the declining circumstances of their previously privileged lifestyles.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
The next administration should take aggressive early steps to protect U.S. institutions from the outsize influence of both foreign and domestic special interests that enjoy privileged links to public officials.
—Casey Michel, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025
Because this is a private facility, funded by parents of students who generally live a more privileged life, staff are given slightly more leeway to also teach languages and science alongside Islamic studies.
—Mark Baron, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Unlike undergraduate programs, most graduate schools don’t report Pell Grant enrollment or outcomes for students from less privileged backgrounds.
—Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
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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Everybody knows the name of Gérald Genta, the gifted Swiss industrial designer from whose pen stemmed the Royal Oak, Nautilus, and countless other important designs.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lyles was a gifted consensus builder who could reach across the aisle and build trust in unexpected places.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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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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Boone’s squad is still fortunate enough to be in playoff position, as the Yankees are in possession of the third and final Wild Card spot.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Hank seems to be in fine physical health outside of the standard aches and pains and narrow urethra, but Bobby has reached that stage of young adulthood when those fortunate enough to still have their parents start to confront the reality that that won’t always be the case.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Like all Great Pyrenees, pure or mixed breed, Spot will require secure fencing and a yard.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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The next step is to make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The first lady’s threats echo a favored strategy of her husband, who has aggressively used litigation to go after critics.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Renewable energy — particularly solar plus storage — is currently Big Tech’s favored way to feed its electricity appetite.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes,
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
Adjective
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Sabrina Carpenter is loosening her leash on Man’s Best Friend ahead of its release date, with the pop star playing the album for a group of lucky fans who got to hear it before the rest of the world at an exclusive event on Wednesday (Aug. 13).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 Aug. 2025
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The rest of us, with our own sui generis cultural fantasies and preferences, should be so lucky.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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