exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
ik-,
-ˈzi-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

Examples of exclusivity in a Sentence

a symbol of wealth and exclusivity
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Due to their exclusivity and scarcity, many Record Store Day titles sell out immediately. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Alief has shared its teaser in exclusivity with Variety. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 May 2025 While Santo Domingo is the love language of history lovers, Cap Cana is a real estate and hotel tourist enclave and an ideal destination for travelers seeking an air of exclusivity and luxury. Essence, 30 Apr. 2025 Not done fighting Google has already announced its preferred remedies in this case, which amount to less exclusivity in search contracts and more freedom for Android OEMs to choose app preloads. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusivity

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusivity was in 1926

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“Exclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusivity. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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exclusivity

noun
ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
iks-,
-ˈziv-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

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