as in solely
for nothing other than
his best paintings are the ones that he did exclusively for the sheer pleasure they gave him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exclusively
This is not exclusively a Ronaldo issue, and simply swapping him out for Goncalo Ramos would be an overly simplistic fix.
—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The offer is available exclusively online, the company told USA TODAY.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
For decades, soccer cleats were almost exclusively monochrome white or black.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
While the early cycle rewarded novelty, the current market exclusively rewards proof.
—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for exclusively
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The offer is available exclusively online, the company told USA TODAY.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
For decades, soccer cleats were almost exclusively monochrome white or black.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
While the early cycle rewarded novelty, the current market exclusively rewards proof.
—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for exclusively
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusively
Adverb
-
On the other hand, a large yard filled solely with small plants can look indistinct unless a few larger plants are added as anchors.
-
This ruling compels companies to confront systemic biases embedded in their hiring data, rather than solely blaming technology.
Adverb
-
Panama coach Thomas Christiansen lamented a new World Cup rule that has left his team mathematically eliminated before their final Group L game, with today's clash against England offering only a chance to claw back some pride.
-
Olympic gold medalist Arisa Trew secured her second winning result of the weekend with a switch McTwist — a 540-degree twist taking off from her opposite side while grabbing the middle of the board — during women’s vert best trick, which featured a field of athletes averaging only 16 1/2 years old.
Adverb
-
Yet the discussion surrounding their survival is too often reduced to a purely financial debate.
-
Port selection is cutting-edge, with purely USB-C connectivity on both sides.
Adverb
-
Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.
-
Now that the news is out, ENHYPEN is doing more than just showing up for a panel.
Adverb
-
Goddard says simply closing the blinds or drapes during the day to keep the sun out can lower the temperature of upper floors.
-
To release it, simply pull it apart, combining the convenience of magnetic attachment with the confidence of a physical locking mechanism.
Cite this Entry
“Exclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusively. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
