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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High-end clientele value authenticity, exclusivity and tailored experiences—all of which can be diluted in a franchised model. Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Sizable carrier fees and exclusivity squabbles have boxed out many tri-state TV providers. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 The building introduced luxury amenities that were unprecedented in the area at the time, catering to the evolving preferences of high-net-worth buyers seeking both exclusivity and convenience. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 Israel, 30, was raised in the coveted Alphabet Streets, a Pacific Palisades neighborhood originally envisioned as one of modest middle-class homes that, like so much of hillside Los Angeles, morphed into exclusivity and celebrity over the years. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for exclusivity 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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