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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 all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
during interviews she always gives the job applicant her exclusive attention
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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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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
an exclusive designer gown of the sort that shows up on red carpets
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Recent Examples of exclusive
Vogue Runway is exclusive to subscribers Get the latest runway coverage and unlimited digital access to Vogue for $3 $1/month for one year.
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
The exclusive approach peaked in one-of-a-kind numbers.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Peacock was already a prominent player for Comcast in recent years with exclusive NFL playoff games and the Olympics, including a record $1.96 billion in incremental revenue from the Summer Games in Paris.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Some of these micro-events could be exclusive product launch workshops.
—John Hall, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
The exclusive approach peaked in one-of-a-kind numbers.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Peacock was already a prominent player for Comcast in recent years with exclusive NFL playoff games and the Olympics, including a record $1.96 billion in incremental revenue from the Summer Games in Paris.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Some of these micro-events could be exclusive product launch workshops.
—John Hall, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
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Their young son, now the sole heir, faces the daunting task of ruling a kingdom teetering on the edge of collapse.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to Houstonia Magazine, Charles remained the police's sole suspect throughout the investigation.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022.—
Bob McManaman,
The Arizona Republic,
1 May 2023
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Carter started all 13 games last year and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention after recording 19 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and 12 total quarterback pressures.—
Nick Moyle,
San Antonio Express-News,
17 Apr. 2023
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But Iyer doesn’t distill the lessons of silence into a fashionable set of lifestyle tips.—
Danny Heitman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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As its whiskey became increasingly fashionable across the country, the brand moved most of its production to a distillery up the road in Wanship, which is now open to the public for tours.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Her look was completed with oversize black shades and stylish black-and-white heels.—
Ada Tseng,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Scuba Oversized Pullover Sweatshirt $118 $69 at Lululemon A classic pullover sweatshirt is a wardrobe staple, and this one is both stylish and cozy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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And since Friday is still the custom, Tyler had fans’ undivided attention once Monday rolled around.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a world filled with distractions, giving someone your undivided attention is a rare and cherished gift.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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An especially fun one is The Group, his soapy adaptation of the 1963 novel by Mary McCarthy, in which wedding guests lunch at the elegant old Brevoort Hotel before trailing the happy couple to the subway (and throwing rice down the stairs after them).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Regardless of whether it's worn as an elegant dress or in a classic button-up shirt, this shade demonstrates remarkable versatility while maintaining its impact.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 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
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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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Putting Poeltl behind Anthony-Towns could give New York one of the best frontcourts in the entire NBA.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the photo, the entire Simpsons family — Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and pets Snowball and Santa's Little Helper — stand in front of their home in the fictional town of Springfield.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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