as in honors
something granted as a special favor
the town's oldest resident will have the privilege of leading the parade kicking off the Heritage Celebration
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as in entitles
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 privileges
Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
In October, King Charles stripped his younger brother Prince Andrew of all royal titles and privileges, leaving him a commoner known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The Herald is investigating these staggering privileges awarded to state police brass but seemingly nowhere else.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Delaying updates gives attackers more room to escalate privileges or maintain persistence.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which investigated the case, may take separate administrative action regarding the men’s future hunting privileges, prosecutors said.
—Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Previous revelations of Andrew’s ties to Epstein led to him being stripped of his royal titles and privileges in October 2025.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not provided an explanation for why Maxwell was moved, or why she is being given special privileges, such as better food and private exercise time.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Despite not living in London full-time, the two have reportedly enjoyed their privileges as royal family members.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the Brotherhood discourages any worldly attachment that privileges one person over another person, or over God.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
But behind the world’s fastest-growing businesses is a quieter form of leadership—one that privileges operations over oration, systems over showmanship, and execution over ego.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
People convicted of crimes now enter the state prison at level 2 and must wait at least eight months to move to level 4, which allows for the most privileges.
—Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
In October, King Charles stripped his younger brother Prince Andrew of all royal titles and privileges, leaving him a commoner known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The Herald is investigating these staggering privileges awarded to state police brass but seemingly nowhere else.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Delaying updates gives attackers more room to escalate privileges or maintain persistence.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which investigated the case, may take separate administrative action regarding the men’s future hunting privileges, prosecutors said.
—Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Previous revelations of Andrew’s ties to Epstein led to him being stripped of his royal titles and privileges in October 2025.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not provided an explanation for why Maxwell was moved, or why she is being given special privileges, such as better food and private exercise time.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Despite not living in London full-time, the two have reportedly enjoyed their privileges as royal family members.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Valentine reframes common myths about safety in public space through the experiences of women in a society that privileges personal responsibility over collective care.
—JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the Brotherhood discourages any worldly attachment that privileges one person over another person, or over God.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
But behind the world’s fastest-growing businesses is a quieter form of leadership—one that privileges operations over oration, systems over showmanship, and execution over ego.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileges
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The award honors coaches who exemplify character, integrity, leadership, community involvement, commitment to player safety and on-field success.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Among the honors for Paul Thomas Anderson’s action epic was a best actor win for Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Finding a Golden Fan Cup Free entitles winners to 52 free Chick-fil-A entrées (choice of one Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, or 8-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets) for one year.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the other side of the ledger, Bournemouth have negotiated a sell-on clause which entitles them to 10 per cent of any profit City make on the 26-year-old in the future.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Four of the 127 units are designated as affordable for very low income residents, meaning the building qualifies for exemption from parking requirements through city incentives.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The budget line on the bill also authorizes four other full-time employees.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new law authorizes the Illinois Commerce Commission to sign long-term contracts and allows for funding of pilot programs for geothermal energy networks.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Privileges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileges. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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