exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users The Game Awards 2024 Live Winners List, And Game Of The Year Such then is the delicate balance of accessibility and exclusivity, creativity and commerciality, genius and absurdity. —Lilian Raji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

The company offers a combination of expertise, exclusivity, and results for clients seeking a hassle-free way to enter the Amazon marketplace and achieve long-term success. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024

With today’s announcement, the company is beginning the process of unwinding that exclusivity. —Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 5 Dec. 2024

Amazon has exclusivity to all Thursday night games, with the exception of Thanksgiving night. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē 

iks-,

-ˈziv-

plural exclusivities

1

: the quality or state of being exclusive

2

: exclusive rights or services