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as in protected
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as in entitled
to give a right to
only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma
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Recent Examples of privileged
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Its most recent excavation, designed by Peterson Rich Office, is the 12,000-square-foot new home of the Costume Institute, which has graduated from its old basement and taken up a privileged position just off the Great Hall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 May 2026
Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Mark Ferrandino, the head of the governor’s budget office, told the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday that the governor’s office, by practice, does not release privileged legal memos.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Its most recent excavation, designed by Peterson Rich Office, is the 12,000-square-foot new home of the Costume Institute, which has graduated from its old basement and taken up a privileged position just off the Great Hall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 May 2026
Verb
In choosing this conflict with Iran, the United States privileged likely ephemeral gains against an adversary that was a marginal threat over deterrence of peer and near-peer adversaries that have the will and the means to profoundly endanger global stability.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
Adjective
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Instead, the expert believes that the gifted portraitist and Turner contemporary John Opie painted the 24-year-old artist in circa 1799.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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Vanyel Ashkevron is not one of the gifted—not when the book starts, anyway.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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California consumers are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company falsely labels its products as containing San Marzano tomatoes, a premium Italian variety with protected status requiring specific consortium certification.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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An informed voter is a protected democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Despite not contributing to most stadium costs, such as stewarding, policing and pitch maintenance, they are entitled to keep all ticket income and a healthy share of catering revenue.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The newspaper said that because of the business’ current performance, she’s not entitled to the earn-out this year.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s fortunate, given his current situation.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Two years later, Reitan bought Hydro Texaco in Norway and Denmark, and the investment proved to be a fortunate one, all while Reitan Convenience continued to thrive, before Reitan Kapital was established in 2016.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Supreme Court opinion says that the legislation that authorized the new maps would be paused from the day the referendum campaign turned in signatures if the referendum effort is green-lit.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Additionally, contractors have removed trees that they were authorized to take down.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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So in that sense, Higgo got lucky.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Shilpa and Jesse answer your questions and also award the inaugural Baker of the Month to one lucky listener whose bake stood out on BA Bake Club Substack page.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Verb
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All four of those teams would have qualified for a 24-team CFP.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The distribution of the top singles players in the sport is pretty apparent here, with the 8 women who qualified for the Tour Finals distributed amongst the top seven teams ranked here.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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