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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It helps that private markets are no longer the exclusive province of venture-capital firms.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Granted, in the talk-variety host Hall of Fame, the Letterman wing is extremely exclusive.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The company said its offering exclusive World Cup experiences, such as watch parties and access to stadiums.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Hermès's exclusive Birkin bags can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I remained an outsider, with just a small handful of friends, never invited to join the popular party kids in their very exclusive groups.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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