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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
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
And often those are some of the most privileged places in the country, with really high-quality schools and other public services.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
That PhRMA has so much money to spread around, however, does give its preferences a privileged place in national discussions.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
And often those are some of the most privileged places in the country, with really high-quality schools and other public services.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
Adjective
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The cerebral left-hander started 2025 outside the top 100, one more gifted teen pushing through the crowded gateway of the men’s tour.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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While setting up a juke joint with the help of their musically gifted cousin Sammie (played by Miles Caton in his film debut), a trio of vampires takes over the celebration.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The 1993 case did not consider political expression as a protected class.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the anxiety over Monday's ruling, Petit said, Haitians under protected status were living amid an uptick in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in areas with large Haitian communities in South Florida.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 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,
4 Mar. 2026
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Putin is entitled to his opinion.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Every car person should drive—and if fortunate, own—a 911 at least once in his or her life.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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In terms of their near-term political fortunes, Democrats are fortunate to have their intense opposition to Trump to unite them.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To kick-start spring cleaning, check out storage options like a classy wood bench that conceals extra pillows, gardening equipment, and sports equipment, and a no-nonsense deck box with a lock to keep contents secure.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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So as the secure and stable image Dubai spent so long cultivating crumbles, is a mass exodus imminent?—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In recent years, the Canadarm2 team has gained so much trust with NASA that many tasks are now authorized to be carried out in ground control facilities at CSA headquarters near Montreal, Quebec.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 21-page agreement prohibits the gathering or publication of any information that is not authorized by the government, including declassified information and off-the-record conversations, whether obtained on or off Pentagon grounds.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The West Goshen residents were among the lucky few, becoming part of a community solar project in 2024.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rick got super-duper lucky to end up with Christian and Emily, while Joe got a particularly bad draw.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Group A, Australia, which beat war-scarred Iran 4-0 on Thursday, and South Korea have already qualified.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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No team that has qualified for the tournament has withdrawn in the past 75 years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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