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adjective

Definition of privilegednext
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as in gifted

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as in protected

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verb

past tense of privilege
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
Adjective
Merely transmitting documents to counsel after their creation doesn’t convert them into privileged communications. — Daniel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Pons said the Board is in the process of scheduling a special meeting to receive attorney-client privileged legal guidance related to the complaint filed by the union and the Board’s responsibilities. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Verb
In choosing this conflict with Iran, the United States privileged likely ephemeral gains against an adversary that was a marginal threat over deterrence of peer and near-peer adversaries that have the will and the means to profoundly endanger global stability. — Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for privileged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
  1. gifted
  2. protected
  3. entitled
  4. fortunate
  5. secure
  6. authorized
  7. lucky
  8. qualified
Adjective
  • As the colonies moved toward independence in the name of liberty, one of America’s most gifted voices found her first audience across the Atlantic.
    — Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • The Breitling was reportedly gifted to him by his late father.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of gifted
Adjective
  • For example, Paris has an aesthetic aversion to window units and rooftop HVAC systems, which helps explain why installing air-conditioning typically requires special permission from authorities, especially in protected or historic areas.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Most of them encrypted files in non-protected folders, anywhere from a handful to 24,000.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
Definition of protected
Verb
  • By now taking ownership of the detention centers, the federal government could argue the facilities are entitled to broader immunity from some state oversight efforts and lawsuits.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • In the United Kingdom, Clare’s Law allows people to ask the police about a person’s history of abuse or violence, but not everyone is entitled to receive the information.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of entitled
Adjective
  • While his vineyard has enough bulk wine business to keep it up and running without Canada, Heuvel, who is also a board member of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, said other vintners will not be as fortunate.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • Many who invested in those cryptocurrencies — not to mention bitcoin itself, crypto’s largest asset — have not been as fortunate in the past year and a half.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Definition of fortunate
Adjective
  • The central question facing maritime regulators is how governments can ensure that increasingly powerful monitoring systems remain transparent, secure, and accountable while preserving public trust and legal legitimacy.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
  • The trend is creating opportunities not only for drone manufacturers but also for companies developing AI, software, electronic warfare and secure communications.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of secure
Verb
  • The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition said Guerrero was authorized to work in the US and was issued a social security number.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • California wildlife officials have authorized sheriffs in northern rangeland counties to use rubber bullets, paintballs and pepper balls against wolves to protect livestock.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of authorized
Adjective
  • After being randomly selected through an online registration and raffle, only a select few of the luckiest of fans were granted entry to the event.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
  • The 50 walleyes also have yellow tags with contact information, just in case they are caught by a lucky angler.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of lucky
Verb
  • One of his daughters, Marcye Scott, is among the four Democrats who qualified for this 13th Congressional District race.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
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