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as in gifted
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as in protected
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as in entitled
to give a right to
only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma
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Recent Examples of privileged
Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The privileged class must accept the fact that their behavior is bad for everyone, including themselves.
—Jeff Smith, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
This Sabrina is silly and effusive and a tad bit privileged.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2025
Fletcher knew a more privileged way of life that had allowed him time and space to reflect on subjects such as flowers, lakes and trees.
—arkansasonline.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Among the privileged few to eat at the restaurant is his 4-year-old daughter, who likes to point to the tower from the family’s apartment window in Long Island City, Queens.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The privileged class must accept the fact that their behavior is bad for everyone, including themselves.
—Jeff Smith, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
This Sabrina is silly and effusive and a tad bit privileged.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2025
Fletcher knew a more privileged way of life that had allowed him time and space to reflect on subjects such as flowers, lakes and trees.
—arkansasonline.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
Adjective
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The situation is further complicated by the fact that the woman’s brother already owns a house — which was gifted to him by their father when he first got married.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The role was gifted to Fiennes by producer Tessa Ross and has garnered the actor his third Oscar nomination, this time for Best Actor.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The book, entitled Promemoria (Sending Out an SOS), is EMA’s synthesis of his years of artistic reflection and advocacy.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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Federal, state or local government employees are not entitled to the new leave.—
Acacia Squires,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Joanne’s memory will live forever in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs have been fortunate to have a final injury report that is mostly devoid of any players who cannot suit up.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mexico, for example, may have averted tariffs for now by agreeing to measures that are possibly not new to make its border more secure.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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This one's been updated with a slimmer build, a more secure fit for the magnetic pen, and a stronger back clip to attach it to bags and clothing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
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Attorneys for New Jersey argued that even a partial remand meant the program was no longer authorized by federal regulators, and that a lack of clarity regarding pollution mitigation should in and of itself be enough to order a temporary pause on the program.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Franklin also said Robinson could not take raises away once they had already been authorized.—
Eplunus Colvin,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The book’s heroes, a quartet of lifelong friends from King’s favored town of Derry, contend with the alien invaders in the woods of Maine amid an overwhelming blizzard, which gives the story its suitably chilling backdrop.—
Calum Marsh,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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And, if the Eagles decide to pass in such situations, crowded boxes, if matched with man coverage, are prime targets for Philadelphia’s favored mesh routes.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With no sign of slowing down in 2025, more lucky homebuyers are expected to soon call the community home.—
ReeceNichols Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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And having the albums of those 1975 Montreux performances…how lucky! Again, thanks for keeping your finger on the pulse of our local music scene, and hipping us to great albums both past and contemporary!—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ten days on the training pitches with a clutch of friendly games enabled Nuno to get across his ideas and to forge an ‘us against the world’ mentality.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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That shift is enabled by Sam, who really does see her, and—better—sees someone worth knowing.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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