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as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named residents of the apartment complex have exclusive use of the pool

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as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated

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Recent Examples of exclusive Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025 Acer also sells Android phones, so the Ring could be exclusive to Android. PC Magazine, 24 May 2025 Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. EW.com, 24 May 2025 With exclusive access to the Michelin Guide, the series will journey from Los Angeles to London on the trail of a team of inspectors who use false identities and phone numbers to dine anonymously and award stars. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
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  • Amid their imprisonment, the couple's daughter, Savannah Chrisley, had become the sole caretaker of Grayson and Chloe, 12, at just 25 years old.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 28 May 2025
  • Unfortunately this would prove to be their sole win on the weekend.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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  • Last Sunday, the historically Black all-male college where Hubert was a rising sophomore awarded him a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree in religion.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
  • Also while at Kansas, Townsend has coached 13 NBA Draft lottery selections, more than 30 overall NBA draftees and 70 all-Big 12 Jayhawks.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • Original price: $40 (Abercrombie & Fitch) A fashionable, heavyweight cropped tee from Abercrombie & Fitch is the definition of style meets comfort.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
  • The Pitch Perfect actress played the flamboyantly fashionable Capitol chaperone for all four Hunger Games films until 2015.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 22 May 2025
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  • Fortunately, Amazon is overflowing with affordable, stylish, and cooling linen pants that will instantly upgrade your most casual outfits while keeping you comfy, regardless of the temperature.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
  • Summer calls for a more straightforward style at times, and this fedora is a quick and stylish way to accessorize simply in all the right ways.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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  • But now more than ever, Cubs fans seem to be video board watching, giving their undivided attention to the left field video board erected 10 years ago during the Project 1060 renovation.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
  • Fort Worth city council on Tuesday evening offered its undivided support to a 350+-unit apartment complex in far southwest Fort Worth.
    Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
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  • Old Midleton Distillery, with its elegant stone facade, was originally a woolen mill in the late 18th century.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • This elegant tiered fountain, just minutes off U.S. Highway 17, draws visitors year-round with its photogenic charm and quiet appeal.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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  • While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2020
  • What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.
    Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
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  • Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early — enabling the right-back to be available for their entire Club World Cup campaign.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • Mama Bear and the entire family appreciate the outpouring of love and support from friends, fans, and the public.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 30 May 2025

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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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