Definition of exclusivenext
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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 fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated

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Recent Examples of exclusive Try Them for Yourself The new Pop-Tarts Super Stuffed flavors are landing in stores in April, with Strawberry Blast and Molten Lava Cake available nationwide, while the Cinnamon Caramel variety is exclusive to Walmart. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026 Charles-Moore discussed the grief of losing her daughter in an exclusive interview with CBS News New York on Thursday. Ali Bauman, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 During the stream, the group agreed that the track would be exclusive to the physical deluxe vinyl, per Billboard. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026 Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
Adjective
  • The sole occupant of the home was assaulted and tied up before the suspect stole several items from the home, including a vehicle, then used that vehicle to flee the scene, according to LeLacheur.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Behind every fourth chair, mannequins—with animal heads sprouting out of their necks—stood watch as the first course, sole, was served to guests inside high-heeled shoes.
    Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
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  • After an employee at Kansas City International Airport was accused of secretly recording women, Willett seized on the issue and publicly pushed for fewer all-gender bathrooms at the airport.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Raising the boiling point of the electrolytes could open the door to true all-climate applications, making the technology viable across a wider range of environments.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
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  • Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • However, this rigorous standard aligns with her upbringing in 1950s Compton, where her parents kept an organic vegetable garden long before the term was fashionable.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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  • Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Faux vintage and synthetic materials are also no longer stylish.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
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  • The low, undivided space holds jugs of cleaners and bulky items like backstock paper towels and toilet paper.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Offer it your time and undivided attention.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
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  • The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Cabins are rustically elegant and come with one to four bedrooms.
    Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.
    Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2020
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  • Downstairs, the restaurant feels like an upscale sports bar where diners can snack on sushi, burgers, ramen, steak and pizza.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Top 5 Can’t Miss Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan.
    Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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