privileged
adjective
priv·i·leged
ˈpriv-lijd 
ˈpri-və-
1
: having or enjoying one or more privileges
privileged classes
2
: not subject to the usual rules or penalties because of some special circumstance
especially
: not subject to disclosure in a court of law
a privileged communication
Examples of privileged in a Sentence
He comes from a very privileged background.
The town attracts people who are wealthy and privileged.
The President's adviser has a privileged position of trust.
She had privileged access to the files.
Only the privileged few can become members of the club.
Recent Examples on the Web
In the view of a high-level talent agent with a privileged understanding of negotiations surrounding Coogler’s deal, studio-executive fears that directors around Hollywood will start demanding copyright ownership en masse are overblown.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
He’s evolved from a me-first, privileged guy in to someone with a conscience and maturity.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Based on the books by Cecily von Ziegesar, Gossip Girl follows the privileged students of a private school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the lives of whom are documented on the ruthless titular blogger’s website.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Soon, a gunshot sent hen turkeys flying in every direction and made the other hunter one of the privileged few to take an Indiana gobbler.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
He’s evolved from a me-first, privileged guy in to someone with a conscience and maturity.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Based on the books by Cecily von Ziegesar, Gossip Girl follows the privileged students of a private school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the lives of whom are documented on the ruthless titular blogger’s website.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Soon, a gunshot sent hen turkeys flying in every direction and made the other hunter one of the privileged few to take an Indiana gobbler.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for privileged
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privileged. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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