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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
One of the greatest privileges of being in the book business, according to Fitzgerald, is still introducing fellow readers to new material—and the staff picks are as diverse as the bookstore’s clientele.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The point was not to privilege any tradition but to protect all traditions.
—Corey D. B. Walker, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Abusing that privilege means that the privilege is limited.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
One of the greatest privileges of being in the book business, according to Fitzgerald, is still introducing fellow readers to new material—and the staff picks are as diverse as the bookstore’s clientele.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
OpenAI’s founders vowed not to privilege speed over safety, and the organization’s articles of incorporation made benefitting humanity a legally binding duty.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The point was not to privilege any tradition but to protect all traditions.
—Corey D. B. Walker, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privilege
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Southwest Airlines is going red, white and blue in honor of America's 250th anniversary.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Read with Jenna founder interviewed her dad for a special History Talks segment in honor of the 250th anniversary of America's founding.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is also an industry strand, entitled The Business Forum.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Connecticut, anyone facing a charge that carries possible life imprisonment is entitled to such a hearing.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The searches were being conducted at daycares, businesses and some residences, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation.—
Mark Vancleave,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, a group dedicated to hunters and fisherman, helped develop and pass the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act, which authorizes an annual $70 million investment through 2028 to fund research aimed at curbing the spread of the disease.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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No one with the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office was immediately able to answer the Statesman’s question about whether vacant lots qualify for voter registration.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
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State government collects hundreds of millions from facilities via the tax — then returns those funds as part of a complex arrangement to qualify for extra federal Medicaid reimbursements.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The full expansion enables adults with incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level — amounting to $22,025 for a single person this year — to be eligible for Medicaid, the government program covering people with low incomes or disabilities.—
Phil Galewitz,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Marketing professor Jonah Berger emphasizes that understanding linguistics can enhance our communication skills, enabling us to fit in, persuade, engage, and positively influence others, especially with the aid of advanced language analysis tools and his SPEACC Framework.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Privilege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privilege. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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