exclusively

adverb

Synonyms of exclusivelynext
: 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
With richer soil than New England, the Middle Colonies devoted themselves more exclusively to agriculture.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

Examples 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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Unlike many private cask programs that offer relatively young whisky with the promise of future maturity, Casks of Distinction focuses exclusively on casks that Diageo’s master whisky makers believe have reached their optimal moment for release. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Available exclusively through Stitch Fix, the collection combines Favorite Daughter's polished, playful style with easy pieces designed for busy mornings. ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 The school’s main six-week summer program is exclusively for women. Roberto Prieto, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 His works take images often seen as belonging exclusively to Europe — such as the Nativity and the Last Supper — and make Black figures and African culture focal points. Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusively

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusively was in 1650

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“Exclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusively. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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