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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Ending exclusivity could ease concerns about unfair advantages in cloud and AI markets. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026 However, that exclusivity may not have been as strong as first thought, with this group of users who talk in a private Discord group claiming to have had access since day one. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026 Aside from the exclusivity, part of the appeal also comes from great marketing and the personalities of the sad boys themselves, who embrace the image of the lonely pint, eaten as a pick-me-up during depressing moments in life. Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026 That sense of exclusivity is also what makes Reneille Velez, founder of GIAN Events, such a fan of the island. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 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 1 May. 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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