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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 all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
during interviews she always gives the job applicant her exclusive attention
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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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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
an exclusive designer gown of the sort that shows up on red carpets
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
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Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2025
Get the Envelope newsletter for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes stories from the Envelope podcast and columnist Glenn Whipp’s must-read analysis.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
The Chinese vessels were well within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), an area extending 200 nautical miles from its coastline where Manila has exclusive rights to explore and exploit natural resources under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Lamar is expected to drop an exclusive, limited-edition merchandise collection in collaboration with designer Willy Chavarria.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2025
Get the Envelope newsletter for exclusive awards season coverage, behind-the-scenes stories from the Envelope podcast and columnist Glenn Whipp’s must-read analysis.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
The Chinese vessels were well within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), an area extending 200 nautical miles from its coastline where Manila has exclusive rights to explore and exploit natural resources under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Lamar is expected to drop an exclusive, limited-edition merchandise collection in collaboration with designer Willy Chavarria.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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In 1875 Hutchinson became the sole proprietor of the publication.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Fountainhead has long been nearly the sole exception that seemed to at least ostensibly concern designing buildings.—
Anthony Paletta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 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
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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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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Markle isn’t letting chilly weather stop her from wearing a fashionable ’fit.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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While attending day two of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, Feb. 10, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, kept warm in a super stylish longline coat alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in 20-degree temperatures.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The artist whose been on a roll as of late utilized his set to showcase his most stylish era yet.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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A day when people from all walks of life set aside their differences and focus their undivided attention on the prognostication abilities of a subterranean rodent.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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Being present emotionally means showing up without distractions and offering your undivided attention even during mundane moments.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Interior Designers Storie Collective Functional and elegant, this spacious family kitchen by Storie Collective features a large island and gorgeous stone aplenty.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2025
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This sheer fragrance is the perfume equivalent of a crisp white button-down—refined, elegant, and understated (and works well both on its own or layered).—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 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
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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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Rose and Grant both say $20k (!), and Dina wants her fiancé to spend three months of his salary plus her entire salary for the year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The federal agency that has the most power over Tesla — and the entire automobile industry — is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is part of the Department of Transportation. NHTSA sets automobile safety standards that must be met before vehicles can enter the marketplace.—
Kimberly Kindy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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