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a story published by only one outlet
In more detail
1. (adjective) only for a particular person or group, not shared with others
2. (adjective) expensive and only for people with a lot of money
3. (adjective) not including something; not taking something into account
Examples
- 1. The club offers exclusive access to its private beach.
- 2. She shops at exclusive boutiques in the city center.
- 3. The price is $50, exclusive of tax.
How to use exclusive
Exclusive has three main meanings: possession by one person or group only (exclusive rights), restricted to a wealthy or elite group (exclusive restaurant), or not counting something in consideration (exclusive of taxes). The first two are most common in everyday usage, while the third is more technical or formal.
Common phrases
- exclusive access
- exclusive right
- exclusive deal
- exclusive membership
- mutually exclusive
- exclusive to
Synonyms
sole · only · private · select · premium
Opposites
shared · inclusive · common
Word family
exclusively (adverb) · exclusivity (noun) · exclude (verb) · exclusion (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse exclusive with inclusive; exclusive means limited to certain people or things, while inclusive means containing or considering everyone or everything.
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