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as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named
residents of the apartment complex have exclusive use of the pool
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as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
during interviews she always gives the job applicant her exclusive attention
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as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers
a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
an exclusive designer gown of the sort that shows up on red carpets
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Recent Examples of exclusive
Smaller-format stores can also feel more exclusive to higher-end consumers.
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Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Lancôme global ambassador Zoe Saldaña attends the brand's exclusive lunch celebrating Absolue Longevity MD in London on June 28.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The company first unveiled Mythos to an exclusive group of users earlier this year, before rolling out Fable, a version with the same underlying capabilities but with more guardrails and safety filters, designed for general use.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
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Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Lancôme global ambassador Zoe Saldaña attends the brand's exclusive lunch celebrating Absolue Longevity MD in London on June 28.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The company first unveiled Mythos to an exclusive group of users earlier this year, before rolling out Fable, a version with the same underlying capabilities but with more guardrails and safety filters, designed for general use.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel.
—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
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The sole occupant of one vehicle had minor injuries, Hughes said.
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In these trades, the journeyman standard is the sole standard.
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Completing the all-French top three is Celine, where Michael Rider showed his first dedicated menswear runway collection for the house.
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Paramount Skydance came over the top with a hostile all-cash offer, raised it to $31 a share with a personal financing guarantee from Larry Ellison, and won the contest in February at roughly $110 billion.
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
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The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
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This article emphasizes that advanced communication tactics are futile without the foundational skill of full, undivided attention.
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Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
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The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
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Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
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The brand has an expansive lineup of chic, comfortable shoes that look designer without the sticker shock.
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Filippo De Laurentiis targets clients looking for understated, chic elegance.
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Despite the upscale nature of the destination, the resort emphasizes laidback, come-as-you-are culture.
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Have property taxes increased on multi-million-dollar four-story brownstones in areas like Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights and other upscale neighborhoods that voted overwhelmingly for Mamdani?
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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