exclusive

adjective

ik-ˈsklü-siv How to pronounce exclusive (audio)
Definition of exclusivenext
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 All are offering exclusive promotions this week that rival other markdowns. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 Cineflix Rights is the exclusive international worldwide distribution partner, excluding the US. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 The feature will be released this holiday season in an exclusive streaming deal to be announced soon. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 While it is strongly associated with the inner ear, the protein isn't exclusive to the organ and has also been detected in other tissues, including the heart. — Mike McRae 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
  1. sole
  2. all
  3. fashionable
  4. stylish
  5. undivided
  6. elegant
  7. happening
  8. upscale
Adjective
  • These varietals are not only tolerant to the high desert environment, but they were also planted with the sole purpose of conserving water and controlling run-off.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Seaver’s dispute with Danny Nozell, Parton’s longtime manager and the sole manager of She’s Alive LLC, first spilled into public view when Nozell sued him last month and sought the restraining order.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sole
Adjective
  • Castle and McNeeley went on to win the end-of-season freshman award, while Mullins was a unanimous selection to the all-freshman team last year.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The almost all-gold collection certainly suggested a milestone moment.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of all
Adjective
  • This 15-room Georgian-era townhouse, tucked away in a residential street in Gardens (a fashionable neighborhood known for its restaurants, bars, and interior shops), is full of surprises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Van Wissen and Lupker hope to expand the service to such fashionable cities as London, New York, Milan and Los Angeles, and are eyeing emerging destinations like Turkey and Morocco, too.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The shoe choice is also in character for Parker, whose real-life wardrobe has long been closely associated with stylish and luxury footwear.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These exist in both the structures of her music and the fantastical world building achieved through presenting herself as a stylish equine named Stella Stallion that exists in a natural wonderland world that’s like if Lisa Frank met Planet Earth.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Lots of undivided attention, positive reinforcement, love, affection, and pride when my kids were successful.
    — Lauren Gelman, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The following morning, Greenland was still there, still demanding my undivided attention.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of undivided
Adjective
  • The elegant and spacious suites feature terraces with sun loungers and panoramic ocean views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Working with the local firm Dvira Interiors, the owners turned the 12,000-square-foot residence into an elegant home that takes advantage of refined touches like ornate decorative moldings and brushed bronze and satin gold fixtures.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.
    — Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • 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
Definition of happening
Adjective
  • As stores were cleared out and inventory marked down, shoppers once again encountered Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus stores stripped of the upscale allure that had defined them.
    — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Situated in the upscale Mayfair neighborhood, world-class shopping as well as some of the best museums in London ensure your agenda is always full.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
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