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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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Privacy, exclusivity, and anticipation are central to the experience. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026 Those comments come as Bristol Myers Squibb prepares to offset losses from an upcoming loss of exclusivity cycle of blockbuster drugs over the next several years, which will allow generic competitors to come to the market. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026 One&Only Moonlight Basin manages to find that middle ground, offering an all around premium experience without the air of exclusivity; instead, the atmosphere is one of quiet luxury. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026 Especially given that the audio versions remain widely available elsewhere, with only the video feeds locked into Netflix exclusivity. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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