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[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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States have exclusive authority to govern and administer state and local elections.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Often regarded as the Bigfoot capital of the World, Washington state boasts 730 sightings recorded on BRFO, but Bigfooting is not exclusive to northern America, and there are researchers in Australia and even the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This bonus episode of Amicus, with full access exclusive for Slate Plus members, is a comprehensive exploration of Wednesday’s arguments in the Trump v.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“That transfer should be exclusive to the client to avoid inadvertently mixing up documents,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

He could have gone to any of the exclusive private schools around Chelsea, but Ian Rider had decided to send him here.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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