exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
ik-,
-ˈzi-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

Examples of exclusivity in a Sentence

a symbol of wealth and exclusivity
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Google had contemplated deals with Android phone makers such as Samsung that would provide exclusivity for not only its search app, but also for its Gemini AI app and Chrome browser, according to a document shown at trial. Jody Godoy, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 There are now so many identifiable exceptions to charging order exclusivity that such exclusivity should not be presumed. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Critics have raised concerns about the space tourism industry's exclusivity and environmental impact. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 Kemira holds global exclusivity for the commercialization of DEB biomaterial in the Paper, Board and Water Treatment markets. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusivity

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of exclusivity was in 1926

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“Exclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusivity. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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exclusivity

noun
ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
iks-,
-ˈziv-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

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