as in solely
for nothing other than
his best paintings are the ones that he did exclusively for the sheer pleasure they gave him
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Recent Examples of exclusively
This is not exclusively a Ronaldo issue, and simply swapping him out for Goncalo Ramos would be an overly simplistic fix.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The offer is available exclusively online, the company told USA TODAY.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
For decades, soccer cleats were almost exclusively monochrome white or black.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
While the early cycle rewarded novelty, the current market exclusively rewards proof.
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Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The offer is available exclusively online, the company told USA TODAY.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
For decades, soccer cleats were almost exclusively monochrome white or black.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
While the early cycle rewarded novelty, the current market exclusively rewards proof.
—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for exclusively
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusively
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State officials updated guidance for traffic stops involving legally armed drivers and Ramsey County law enforcement agencies shifted away from stopping drivers solely for equipment violations, such as broken taillights.
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Boeing’s Starliner costs and delays remain the target of the latest audit from NASA’s Office of the Inspector General, but remains a cheaper option for the agency than relying solely on SpaceX for its commercial crew needs.
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Potentially, this is why the digital artefacts in the time capsule are only in the Notes app; there’s no need to ask Apple for permission to access the iPhone’s core functionality to open them.
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But Vakulenko of Carnegie believes supply problems in Moscow are real, thanks not only to the June attacks but multiple strikes on refineries in the surrounding regions that supply the capital.
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Relationship researchers have identified a handful of reliable markers that distinguish a partnership still animated by active connection from one sustained purely by structure and habit.
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Whether this move is seen as a win in the case of national security concerns or purely to target Chinese goods is secondary.
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Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.
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Now that the news is out, ENHYPEN is doing more than just showing up for a panel.
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Goddard says simply closing the blinds or drapes during the day to keep the sun out can lower the temperature of upper floors.
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To release it, simply pull it apart, combining the convenience of magnetic attachment with the confidence of a physical locking mechanism.
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“Exclusively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclusively. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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