exclusivity

noun

ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
ik-,
-ˈzi-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

Examples of exclusivity in a Sentence

a symbol of wealth and exclusivity
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Getty Images The private banking industry, long defined by exclusivity, discretion and personalized service by relationship managers, is in the crosshairs of fintech firms that want a slice of the fast-growing business of managing money for the wealthy. Kevin Lim, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025 The regional strategy has been utilized for years during Super Bowl games by smaller marketers, who would have a tough time paying out the fees for a traditional big-audience spot, or for those who are blocked from appearing in the show due to exclusivity deals. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025 Perhaps this ensures a period of OS exclusivity to encourage more users to churn. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Advertisement Most studios do a theatrical window of at least a few weeks before making movies available through digital viewing, with bigger movies often getting longer period of theatrical exclusivity. Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for exclusivity 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusivity was in 1926

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“Exclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusivity. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

exclusivity

noun
ex·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē How to pronounce exclusivity (audio)
iks-,
-ˈziv-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services

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