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as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named residents of the apartment complex have exclusive use of the pool

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as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated

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Recent Examples of exclusive The development’s exclusive shopping district will also feature luxury boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and art galleries. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025 Confessions of a Female Founder will serve as Markle’s second foray into podcasting, after releasing Archetypes via Spotify—the result of an exclusive deal with the music streaming platform reportedly worth $20 million—and her own company Archewell Audio Productions in August 2022. Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025 Axios got a behind-the-scenes look at these exclusive spaces. Alexandria Sands, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 The partnership started in 2024, focusing on creating exclusive trading cards and memorabilia that highlight the team's successful history in the sport. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
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Adjective
  • His sole quirk: a pair of relatively casual pebbled driving moccasins by now-defunct shoemaker Giulio Miserocchi.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025
  • His 17th and 18th points, on a layup with 10 minutes remaining, gave the senior forward sole possession of the program’s all-time scoring record.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022.
    Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023
  • Carter started all 13 games last year and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention after recording 19 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and 12 total quarterback pressures.
    Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Apr. 2023
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  • Arquette is said to be playing a record label boss, Skarsgard as a fashionable European creative and Mullen as xcx’s personal assistant.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Zara and Eugenie, who turns 35 later this month, sported coordinating outfits with burgundy hues for the fashionable day out and posed together for a picture.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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  • Beyond its stylish design and expert craftsmanship, the home is built for comfort.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The star’s casual looks always find the right balance between stylish and functional.
    Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Este Medical believes every patient deserves undivided attention, expert care, and results that speak for themselves.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Give your undivided attention when engaging with others.
    Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • Inside, details like custom door trim and crown mouldings add elegant touches to the living and family rooms throughout the home.
    Mary Forgione, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The overall effect reminds us of a shibori dye—understated and elegant enough to make the whole room feel slightly more special.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2020
  • What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.
    Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
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  • Bravura performances flow to the ear and eye from pretty much the entire company.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • So there is an entire universe of dressing a man from head to toe.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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