exclusive

adjective

ik-ˈsklü-siv How to pronounce exclusive (audio)
Definition of exclusivenext
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 Two Texas favorites are coming together as H-E-B becomes the exclusive grocery and pharmacy partner of the Dallas Cowboys. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 The streaming company joined the league as its fifth national media partner under an agreement announced in September and was scheduled to carry 57 matches in both 2026 and 2027, including 25 exclusive Sunday night broadcasts each season. — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Clean Market / NutriDrip, positioned as an exclusive IV nutrient partner at Wynn Las Vegas, Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Fontainebleau Miami Beach, with in-lounge, in-room and poolside menus for recovery, energy, beauty and detox. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Ean Camperlengo, co-owner of Smileys, confirmed the expansion in an exclusive interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
  1. sole
  2. all
  3. fashionable
  4. stylish
  5. undivided
  6. elegant
  7. happening
  8. upscale
Adjective
  • However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Players who complete a series of optional quests involving the Divine Child—a young girl who is the sole survivor of experiments by the heretical monks of Ashina’s Senpou Temple—can choose the Return ending.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sole
Adjective
  • Then, the next technological iteration replaced the human eye with photographic plates in the 19th century, which led to the first sensitive all-sky surveys.
    — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But the 31-year-old was England’s leading wicket-taker during the winter’s 4-1 defeat to Australia, taking 22 wickets, and remains an important all-format bowler for England.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of all
Adjective
  • From Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka to Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic, the biggest stars in tennis traded their on-court kits for some highly fashionable attire.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Packed to the rafters with fashionable Western clothing and accessories, Maverick Fine Western Wear is a must-stop shop in the heart of the Stockyards.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, stylish couples from Tokyo were arriving for a ski weekend in late May.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • The following morning, Greenland was still there, still demanding my undivided attention.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Each spouse generally owns an undivided one-half interest in community assets.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of undivided
Adjective
  • Yeah, just continue and figure out elegant ways to catch up with everyone, like catch up with what’s been happening in the last year.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The couple recently tied the knot in an elegant ceremony in Sicily at the historic Villa Valguarnera near Palermo on June 6, after officially marrying in London’s Marylebone Town Hall in advance.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of happening
Adjective
  • The raid underscores gangs’ push to seize strategic mountain corridors around upscale Pétion-Ville, even as armed groups now control most of Port-au-Prince and nationwide killings, rapes and kidnappings surge.
    — Pierre-Richard Luxama, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Americans are being warned to avoid parts of an African safari destination where terrorists have targeted upscale lodges frequented by international big-game hunters.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
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