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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In some life rights agreements, storytellers may also obtain exclusivity on the subject’s grant of life rights and participation in a project which can reduce the risk of competing projects covering the same content. Legal Entertainment, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Unlike the cyclical admissions processes of universities or the exclusivity of certification programs, HillmanTok ensures education remains accessible year-round without gatekeeping. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025 Nestled on a private knoll surrounded by majestic century-old oaks, the estate exudes exclusivity and serenity while remaining just minutes from Highway 24 and Lafayette’s dynamic downtown. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 The future belongs to vehicles that combine heritage with usability and exclusivity with capability. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 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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