as in authorizing
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 privileging
The history of how bus companies diverted ridership from streetcars has left its mark on our cities by privileging buses and cars over far more efficient ways to move people at scale.
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Jonathan Cohn, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
On the oil front, companies should be granted equal rights to invest, rather than privileging business figures linked to the regime, as recent hydrocarbon law changes appear to do.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Faith leaders opposing the bill argued that the bill could risk privileging certain religious or ideological viewpoints over others.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Restoring coherence and professionalism to the country’s relationship management is therefore essential, as is privileging long-term national interests over short-term ideological concerns.
—Ekrem Imamoglu, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Cohn, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
On the oil front, companies should be granted equal rights to invest, rather than privileging business figures linked to the regime, as recent hydrocarbon law changes appear to do.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Faith leaders opposing the bill argued that the bill could risk privileging certain religious or ideological viewpoints over others.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Restoring coherence and professionalism to the country’s relationship management is therefore essential, as is privileging long-term national interests over short-term ideological concerns.
—Ekrem Imamoglu, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileging
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The country cheered then-President Barack Obama for authorizing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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The city was ultimately able to balance its 2026 budget by shifting resources, borrowing money and earning a surprise boost of funds from the Village of Butler for its contract authorizing Brookfield to provide its neighbor fire and EMS services.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to using the IRS Free File program, members of the military – as well as qualifying veterans and family members – may get free tax prep and filing services for both federal and state returns from MilTax, which is provided by the Department of Defense.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Golden visa programs allow foreign nationals to obtain long-term residency, and in some cases a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for qualifying investments, typically in real estate, government bonds or local businesses.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Healthcare’s next era will likely be defined by infrastructures that mirror those in fintech or logistics, systems that operate invisibly beneath the surface while enabling every stakeholder to move with confidence.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The last hurrah was a free agent spending spree designed to conquer the Dallas Cowboys that resulted in their last championship following the 1994 season, enabling Steve Young to escape the shadow of Joe Montana with a 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers in Miami.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Privileging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileging. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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