privilege

[priv-uh-lij, priv-lij] / ˈprɪv ə lɪdʒ, ˈprɪv lɪdʒ /

NOUN

right, due

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advantage allowance authority authorization benefit concession due entitlement exemption freedom immunity license opportunity prerogative right

STRONG

appanage appurtenance birthright boon chance charter claim event favor franchise grant liberty perquisite sanction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage hindrance loss misfortune refusal responsibility restriction

STRONG

disapproval

WEAK

detriment

Example Sentences

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“This is truly the honor and the privilege of a lifetime,” Mamdani said just after midnight, with his wife by his side.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a privilege and an opportunity to be able to make a difference in their lives, even long after you have left this world behind.

From MarketWatch

Basically the privilege of seeing a lit-up piece of pricey glass descend for a mere 60 seconds.

From MarketWatch

From his election onwards, he turned down many privileges traditionally accorded to the Pope.

From BBC

“It’s a privilege and honor to play in the Rose Bowl,” Fisher said.

From Los Angeles Times

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