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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Others are following the Styles pop-up playbook and fully leaning into exclusivity — offering not just apparel, but also experiences that fans can’t get from the bootleggers. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Exclusivity in the honors should never mean exclusivity in access. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 The challenge, therefore, is not choosing between exclusivity and openness. — Sanjay Ghare, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Like that vaunted executive dining room, a sense of exclusivity will set all three of the new entrants apart. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusivity

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 9 Oct. 2026.

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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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