exclusive
/ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ noun C2- Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively. · The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially disastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature.
- A member of a group who excludes others from their society.
- A word or phrase that restricts something, such as only, solely, or simply.
Plural exclusives
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That was Marilla’s exclusive duty; if it had been his he would have been worried over frequent conflicts between inclination and said duty.
“For one thing,” answered Richard, rankling a little, “it won’t buy one into the exclusive circles of society.”
“You tell me where your exclusive circles would be if the first Astor hadn’t had the money to pay for his steerage passage over?”
Consequently, numerous campaigns have been launched over the years to encourage the exclusive use of grammatically conventional English in professional settings.
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