exclusive

adjective

ik-ˈsklü-siv How to pronounce exclusive (audio)
Definition of exclusivenext
1
as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named residents of the apartment complex have exclusive use of the pool

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern during interviews she always gives the job applicant her exclusive attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in fashionable
appealing to affluent consumers a section of the city where the exclusive boutiques and fashionable restaurants are concentrated

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion an exclusive designer gown of the sort that shows up on red carpets

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exclusive The company first unveiled Mythos to an exclusive group of users earlier this year, before rolling out Fable, a version with the same underlying capabilities but with more guardrails and safety filters, designed for general use. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 July 2026 The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026 Lancôme global ambassador Zoe Saldaña attends the brand's exclusive lunch celebrating Absolue Longevity MD in London on June 28. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Ticket prices The least expensive tickets for Wednesday’s game earlier this week were listed for more $1,500 apiece on ticket resale website StubHub, with premium and exclusive lounge seats ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive
  1. sole
  2. all
  3. fashionable
  4. stylish
  5. undivided
  6. elegant
  7. happening
  8. upscale
Adjective
  • The sole occupant of one vehicle had minor injuries, Hughes said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • In these trades, the journeyman standard is the sole standard.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of sole
Adjective
  • Completing the all-French top three is Celine, where Michael Rider showed his first dedicated menswear runway collection for the house.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 1 July 2026
  • Paramount Skydance came over the top with a hostile all-cash offer, raised it to $31 a share with a personal financing guarantee from Larry Ellison, and won the contest in February at roughly $110 billion.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of all
Adjective
  • Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • This article emphasizes that advanced communication tactics are futile without the foundational skill of full, undivided attention.
    — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Definition of undivided
Adjective
  • The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.
    — Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • 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
Definition of happening
Adjective
  • Despite the upscale nature of the destination, the resort emphasizes laidback, come-as-you-are culture.
    — Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Have property taxes increased on multi-million-dollar four-story brownstones in areas like Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights and other upscale neighborhoods that voted overwhelmingly for Mamdani?
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Definition of upscale

Phrases Containing exclusive

Browse Nearby Words

exclusions
exclusive
exclusively
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusive. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on exclusive

Nglish: Translation of exclusive for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about exclusive

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
hangman letters and game
Hangman Lightning Round Figure out which word fits in the blanks.
See All