exclusive

[ik-skloo-siv, -ziv] / ɪkˈsklu sɪv, -zɪv /

ADJECTIVE

unshared, restricted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute chic exclusionary fashionable licensed limited posh private privileged restrictive ritzy segregated sole swank unique

STRONG

choice chosen entire full independent narrow particular single total whole

WEAK

aloof aristocratic circumscribed clannish classy cliquish closed complete confined country club discriminative elegant exclusory only peculiar preferential prohibitive select selfish snobbish socially correct undivided upper crust

Antonyms

STRONGEST

old-fashioned open poor public unfashionable

STRONG

incomplete inferior part partial

WEAK

divided shared unlimited unrestricted

Example Sentences

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Ascidian granted Eli Lilly exclusive rights to its RNA-exon-editing technology for undisclosed kidney-disease targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The exclusive lakeside community of Incline Village, Nev., is the location of one of Brin’s residences, purchased for a reported $42 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The best way to support our work—and unlock exclusive legal analysis—is by joining Slate Plus.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Samsung's value topped $1 trillion this month, followed by Korean rival SK hynix and US chipmaker Micron -- newcomers to a previously exclusive club of around a dozen companies, nearly all American.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The guest list is exclusive; only members of the circus and some select and special guests are in attendance.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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