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

Soft leather seating in a wealth management office conveys trust and exclusivity, while cheap plastic chairs in a high-end restaurant will likely create a disconnect. —Bryant Richardson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Yet for travelers who are willing to take a chance on a new player, the intimacy, service, and exclusivity outweigh the teething issues. —Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025

And while Tarantino would be unlikely to direct a film for Netflix given his insistence on theatrical exclusivity, the streaming service is Fincher’s longtime home. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2025

The gates were mere emblems of exclusivity and elitism, of the wealthy and powerful whose names adorn the university’s buildings. —Karsten Moran, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exclusivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• expressivity

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