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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
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Filmmaking is a privilege and a privileged life.
—Susan Sontag, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
The boys had a privileged childhood.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In the 1981 case, prosecutors were disqualified for reviewing privileged defense materials, violating due process.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Spain offers exceptional creative talent, unique locations and competitive incentives that place us in a privileged position.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Filmmaking is a privilege and a privileged life.
—Susan Sontag, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
The boys had a privileged childhood.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In the 1981 case, prosecutors were disqualified for reviewing privileged defense materials, violating due process.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
Adjective
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers, and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Oregon lawmakers added gender identity as a protected class under state anti-discrimination law in 2021.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Deutsch explained that architects have found lowering a ceiling makes a person feel more protected and comfortable.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The investigation into Morgan stemmed from a legislative audit that found Mount Ida's mayor and recorder/treasurer were paid a total of $108,684 more than they were entitled to in 2024 and part of 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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This one billionaire would thereby be entitled to a disproportionate share of—remember, by nature limited—removals, simply by virtue of his ability to pay handsomely for them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone who isn’t paying enough attention could see five losses after regulation and think the Avalanche has been fortunate to collect some loser points.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Georgia is either extremely fortunate or extremely tough — possibly both — to keep pulling out these close Ws.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Software designed to fix security holes was not installed, and the company failed to enforce a policy that ensured employees used secure passwords.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The upper is embossed with the brand’s GG monogram and finished with gold horsebit hardware across the vamp, staying secure thanks to a slim slingback strap and side buckle.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Roseman has authorized nine trades since the beginning of training camp, the most in his 16-year tenure.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump has authorized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to carry out covert operations in the country and has left the door firmly open to unspecified land operations.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Persimmons are a fall treat that the folks of North Carolina are lucky enough to harvest.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those lucky enough to afford this electric vehicle will have a driving and ownership experience that's hard to believe behind the wheel.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The enhanced subsidies raised the income limit on who qualified, expanding eligibility to many middle-class people.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, this condition, which qualified as a disability, turned him into the target of abuse and ridicule.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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