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
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
The man lost his hunting privileges for six years and was ordered to pay $17,500 in restitution to the wildlife agency and $850 to the taxidermist who mounted the deer.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
He was sentenced to 18 months in jail, with Huber release privileges for work and child care.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
As the inebriated soldiers learn when they’re granted easy entry back onto the base, Dick has special privileges.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Punishment for her infractions involved the loss of visitation, canteen and telephone privileges.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
After India revoked transshipment privileges for Bangladeshi exporters earlier this year, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh established cargo operations in Osmani International Airport in Sylhet to free up some of the congestion in Dhaka.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Blank noted in his response motion that Fajardo had only one previous encounter with the law for driving without privileges in 2018.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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
The man lost his hunting privileges for six years and was ordered to pay $17,500 in restitution to the wildlife agency and $850 to the taxidermist who mounted the deer.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
He was sentenced to 18 months in jail, with Huber release privileges for work and child care.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
As the inebriated soldiers learn when they’re granted easy entry back onto the base, Dick has special privileges.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Punishment for her infractions involved the loss of visitation, canteen and telephone privileges.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
After India revoked transshipment privileges for Bangladeshi exporters earlier this year, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh established cargo operations in Osmani International Airport in Sylhet to free up some of the congestion in Dhaka.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Blank noted in his response motion that Fajardo had only one previous encounter with the law for driving without privileges in 2018.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country’s premier international music honors, is set for June 13 next year.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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These honors are not coincidental.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The qualifying offer is a one-year, $22 million contract that entitles the issuing team to draft compensation if it gets rejected, while also forcing the new team that signs the player in question to give up a draft pick.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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For classical concerts, the purchase of an adult ticket entitles patrons to a complementary ticket for a guest under 18.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who qualifies for the suburban Milwaukee County Lead Abatement Program?—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Selling after three years allows a 50% exclusion, and selling after four years qualifies for 75%.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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The justices probed whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the president to impose tariffs on nearly all imports or whether such measures intrude on Congress’s exclusive taxing authority.—
James Sample,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jeri said the measure, starting just after midnight and approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Privileges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileges. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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