as in honor
something granted as a special favor
the town's oldest resident will have the privilege of leading the parade kicking off the Heritage Celebration
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as in to entitle
to give a right to
only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma
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Recent Examples of privilege
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
The difference is that Malkin is a forward, which does afford him the privilege of being a bit more aggressive.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 Jan. 2025
The perspective is refreshing for its relative novelty: Stories about the bustling metropolis tend to privilege walkers and straphangers.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The judge reset the deadlines in the case, asking the government to explain by 10 a.m. on Friday about any discussions regarding invoking the privilege of state secrets, and to decide whether to invoke such privilege by March 25.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
The difference is that Malkin is a forward, which does afford him the privilege of being a bit more aggressive.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Its political class has a social-democratic ethos that privileges stability and redistribution over creative destruction and incentives to produce.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 Jan. 2025
The perspective is refreshing for its relative novelty: Stories about the bustling metropolis tend to privilege walkers and straphangers.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privilege
Noun
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In 2020, he was awarded South Carolina’s top honor for assertive journalism.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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He was awarded the honor in King Charles’ list that was published on Jan. 1 this year.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Widows may be entitled to survivor benefits, but the amount and eligibility depend on their age and their spouse’s work history.—
Larry Light,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Passengers whose flight was cancelled and no longer wished to travel would be entitled to a refund.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The source requested anonymity fearing retribution and because they are not authorized to speak publicly.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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Because the seizure of the steel mills would both regulate commerce and constitute a taking of property that would require compensation, only Congress could authorize it.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Winning and placing high in any tournament on the PGA Tour is a prestigious honor, but many players are focused on qualifying for The Masters in the last few weeks leading into the first major of the season.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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This is the seventh consecutive season in which the Catalans have qualified for the Champions League semi-finals — a record for any team in the competition, surpassing Lyon’s record of six.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Translated, money’s sole purpose is as an agreement about value among wealth producers that enables them to exchange wealth of roughly equal value with each other.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Solutions like these improve health and education outcomes, empower women, and enable families to thrive, transforming their futures.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Privilege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privilege. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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