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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 fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated

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Recent Examples of exclusive Benefits Premium access to exclusive events, thought-provoking conversations with global leaders and more, all available on-demand. Forbes Membership, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 Each episode features exclusive insight from the article authors and expert analysis. Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025 An exclusive new cineplex with 20 private screening rooms is coming to Chelsea. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2025 Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Swag — available to stream now on Spotify and Apple Music — features guest spots from Gunna, Sexxy Red, Cash Cobain, Lil B, Eddie Benjamin and more. Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
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Adjective
  • Regents also moved to name interim Chancellor John Zerwas sole finalist for the system's chancellor position.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • Her next 20-point game will give her sole possession of the record.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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  • Last Sunday, the historically Black all-male college where Hubert was a rising sophomore awarded him a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree in religion.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
  • Also while at Kansas, Townsend has coached 13 NBA Draft lottery selections, more than 30 overall NBA draftees and 70 all-Big 12 Jayhawks.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 23 July 2025
  • The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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  • However, there is an increasingly impressive array of stylish spots that might tempt you to stay off the beachfront, like the brand-new collection of 10 villas at Trobbu Tulum, offering a luxe private experience and even the option of all-inclusive dining.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
  • The home's exterior boasts a sleek modern wall fountain at the front entrance, hinting at the stylish design found throughout.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025
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  • Robinson recommended that parents set aside certain times of the day to give their kids undivided attention.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
  • Even five minutes of undivided attention can go a long way.
    Mark Travers, CNBC, 13 July 2025
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  • The King of Umbria Red Wines Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is another wine for people who love elegant tannins and a richly fruity taste.
    Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Rooks looked like an elegant bride in a long classy strapless gown with her hair pulled back.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 July 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
  • 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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  • In fact, no building in the entire town can be built over four stories tall.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
  • This lady has harassed me the entire time behind the scenes, trying to have ppl call me to abort my baby, wishing death on my unborn child and so much more!
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025

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“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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