exclusive
adjective
1. not divided or shared with others
- they have exclusive use of the machine
Similar word(s): unshared, sole
2. excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority
- exclusive clubs
- an exclusive restaurants and shops
Similar word(s): alone, only, inner, inside, privileged, selective
3. not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
- gained their exclusive attention
Similar word(s): concentrated, single, undivided
Sentences with exclusive as an adjective:
- Exclusive clubs tend to serve exclusive brands of food and drinks, in the same exorbitant price range, such as the 'finest' French châteaux.
- The teacher's pet commands the teacher's exclusive attention.
noun
1. a news report that is reported first by one news organization
Similar word(s): scoop
Definition categories: communication, account, report, story
Sentences with exclusive as a noun:
- The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially distastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature