exclusively
adverb
ex·clu·sive·ly
ik-ˈsklü-siv-lē 
-ziv-
: in an exclusive manner : in a way limited to a single person, group, category, method, etc.
an exclusively male/female clientele
I started working exclusively as an actor when I was 25 years old, and I had a good life.—
Bryan Cranston
Bryan CranstonWith richer soil than New England, the Middle Colonies devoted themselves more exclusively to agriculture.—Harold Underwood Faulkner et al.
Harold Underwood Faulkner et al."In some industries," says [Larry] Page, who spoke exclusively with TIME about the new venture, "it takes 10 or 20 years to go from an idea to something being real …"—Harry McCracken and Lev Grossman
Harry McCracken and Lev GrossmanExamples of exclusively in a Sentence
his best paintings are the ones that he did exclusively for the sheer pleasure they gave him
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Well, kids under the age of 16 aren't allowed, so the resort is almost exclusively grown-ups.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The Palace x Vans Low 2 will release Friday exclusively through Palace’s website and stores.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
The show will stream exclusively on Prime Video.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
In addition to the music, pass-holders will get free access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom, which will be open exclusively for festival attendees.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The Palace x Vans Low 2 will release Friday exclusively through Palace’s website and stores.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
The show will stream exclusively on Prime Video.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
In addition to the music, pass-holders will get free access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom, which will be open exclusively for festival attendees.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exclusively
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“Exclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusively. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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