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

Six hotels in France including a venue founded by an American couple joined one of the world's most exclusive clubs on Tuesday as they received the coveted "palace" distinction.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

We will also have a 'Shorts' video tab in the BBC Sport app, which is a new way for fans to watch bite-sized highlights, sharp analysis, explainers and get exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

When your service is exclusive for Deckers, not many reviews are to be expected.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

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