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The synonyms of “Exclusive” are: sole, single, undivided, complete, full, entire, whole, total, absolute, incompatible, irreconcilable, unshared, unique, only, individual, personal, private, especial, select, chic, high-class, elite, fashionable, stylish, elegant, choice, special, premier, scoop, exposé, revelation, inside story
Exclusive as a Noun
Definitions of "Exclusive" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exclusive” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.
- A news report that is reported first by one news organization.
Synonyms of "Exclusive" as a noun (5 Words)
exposé | The exposure of an impostor or a fraud. |
inside story | The region that is inside of something. |
revelation | The last book of the New Testament recounting a divine revelation of the future to St John. The revelation of a plot to assassinate the king. |
scoop | The quantity a scoop will hold. The powder is packed in tubs in which a measuring scoop is provided. |
special | A special offering usually temporary and at a reduced price that is featured in advertising. They are having a special on pork chops. |
Exclusive as an Adjective
Definitions of "Exclusive" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exclusive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Unable to exist or be true if something else exists or is true.
- Excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority.
- Excluding or not admitting other things.
- Not divided or shared with others.
- (of terms) excluding all but what is specified.
- (of an item or story) not published or broadcast elsewhere.
- Not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective.
- Not including.
- Catering for or available to only a few, select customers; high class and expensive.
- Restricted to the person, group, or area concerned.
- (of a commodity) not obtainable elsewhere.
Synonyms of "Exclusive" as an adjective (28 Words)
absolute | Not limited by law. An absolute monarch. |
chic | Elegant and stylish. Chic elegance. |
choice | (of words or language) rude and abusive. He had a few choice words at his command. |
complete | Perfect and complete in every respect having all necessary qualities. A complete ban on smoking. |
elegant | Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. Elegant handwriting. |
elite | Selected as the best. Elite colleges. |
entire | Constituting the undiminished entirety lacking nothing essential especially not damaged. An ideological system with which he is in entire agreement. |
especial | For or belonging chiefly to one person or thing. Her outburst was for my especial benefit. |
fashionable | Popular and considered appealing or fashionable at the time. Fashionable clothing. |
full | Constituting the full quantity or extent complete. Gives full measure. |
high-class | Pretentiously elegant. |
incompatible | Not compatible with other facts. She declined the offer because it was incompatible with her values. |
individual | Characteristic of a particular person or thing. Individual tiny flowers. |
irreconcilable | (of people) implacably hostile to each other. These two views of the economy are irreconcilable. |
only | Being the only one single and isolated from others. The only medal we had ever won. |
personal | Concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality. He has his personal bank account and she has hers. |
premier | Of earliest creation. He holds the premier barony in the UK created in 1269. |
private | Concerning things deeply private and personal. Private education. |
select | Selected or chosen for special qualifications. Select peaches. |
single | Being or characteristic of a single thing or person. The kingdom was ruled over by a single family. |
sole | Not divided or shared with others. Sole rights of publication. |
special | For a special service or occasion. A special or specific role in the mission. |
stylish | Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress. A stylish range of jewellery. |
total | Constituting the full quantity or extent; complete. A total stranger. |
undivided | Not separated into parts or shares constituting an undivided unit. I can now give you my undivided attention. |
unique | Applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality. The situation was unique in British politics. |
unshared | Not shared with or by another or others. Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation. |
whole | Acting together as a single undiversified whole. A whole wardrobe for the tropics. |
Usage Examples of "Exclusive" as an adjective
- An exclusive interview.
- The couple had exclusive possession of the flat.
- Gained their exclusive attention.
- The problem isn't exclusive to Dublin.
- Mutually exclusive options.
- Prices are exclusive of VAT.
- Exclusive clubs.
- An exclusive focus on success and making money.
- An exclusive restaurants and shops.
- The list is not exclusive.
- One of Britain's most exclusive clubs.
- They have exclusive use of the machine.
Associations of "Exclusive" (30 Words)
actuate | Give an incentive for action. The pendulum actuates an electrical switch. |
authority | The power or right to give orders or make decisions. A rebellion against those in authority. |
choice | (of words or language) rude and abusive. My only choice is to refuse. |
choose | Pick out select or choose from a number of alternatives. I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant. |
circumscribed | Subject to limits or subjected to limits. |
classified | (of newspaper or magazine advertisements) organized in categories according to what is being advertised. The classified columns of the newspaper. |
conditional | A conditional clause or conjunction. The conditional sale will not be complete until the full purchase price is paid. |
confined | Not invading healthy tissue. Her fear of confined spaces. |
constraint | The state of being physically constrained. The availability of water is the main constraint on food production. |
exception | An instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization. All her children were brilliant the only exception was her last child. |
extraordinary | Beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable. Extraordinary authority. |
individually | Personally; in an individual capacity. Dublin people dress more individually than people in London. |
jurisdiction | The extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgements. Several different tax jurisdictions. |
limited | Denoting a limited company used after a company name. I think he is a very limited man. |
limiting | Strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase. A limiting factor. |
monopoly | A board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die. A monopoly on silver. |
only | Being the only one single and isolated from others. He was an only child. |
option | Buy or sell an option on. His second script will have been optioned by the time you read this. |
other | Very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected. Went in the other direction. |
pick | Attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground for example. Laura should have first pick. |
purvey | Supply with provisions. We didn t want to purvey gloom and doom. |
purview | The range of interest or activity that can be anticipated. Social taboos meant that little information was likely to come within the purview of women generally. |
restricted | Restricted in meaning as e g man in a tall man. The mechanism of restricted virus replication. |
selective | Tending to select; characterized by careful choice. He is very selective in his reading. |
selectively | In a way that involves the selection of only particular people or things. He accused state officials of selectively enforcing the law. |
sole | Put a new sole on to a shoe. A big blister on each heel and sole. |
supplier | Someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity. Every major energy supplier upped their prices. |
uniquely | So as to be unique. Uniquely shaped buildings. |
unprecedented | Never done or known before. The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence. |
unshared | Not shared. Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation. |