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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The approach mirrors Xbox’s Play Anywhere strategy and recent messaging that strict exclusivity is outdated. Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025 In the final stretch of their joint performance, Williams and Antonoff ramped up with a two-song grand finale combo that added an evident edge of exclusivity to the appearance. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025 Think a more year-round COTA, with a dash more exclusivity sprinkled in. Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025 Halo’s Xbox exclusivity made Master Chief a default mascot for the entire platform. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusivity

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 Oct. 2025.

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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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