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Exclusive: Definition, Common Uses & Key Differences (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：limited access (exclusive)
exclusive
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
adj./n.
Limited to a particular person or group and not available to others.
limited access
➕
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈæksɛs/
adj./n.
Describes something restricted to a specific, often privileged, group, shutting out others.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'excludere' (to shut out). 'ex-' (out) + 'cludere' (to shut).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine an EXCLUSIVE club that EXCLUDES most people. This link helps recall the core idea of being selective and restricted.
📖 Example
That exclusive gym only accepts members who earn above a certain salary, making it feel quite elitist.
That exclusive gym only accepts members who earn above a certain salary, making it feel quite elitist.
🔗 Collocations
exclusive membership – Membership that is not open to the general public.
exclusive rights – The sole legal permission to use or do something.
exclusive interview – An interview granted to only one media outlet.
🔄 Synonyms
restricted (adj.) – Limited in access or availability.
private (adj.) – Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group only.
selective (adj.) – Carefully choosing only a few from many.
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
exclusively (adv.) – Solely; only.
exclusivity (n.) – The state of being exclusive; the right to exclude others.
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'excludere' (to shut out). In modern usage, it often describes high-end brands, members-only clubs, or news scoops, emphasizing selectivity and uniqueness.
Meaning 2：not shared (exclusive)
exclusive
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
adj./n.
Used to describe something that is only available to one person or group, and not shared with others.
not shared
➕
/nɒt ʃeəd/
adj./n.
Indicates that something is unique to a single source or channel, not distributed widely.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The designer launched an exclusive line of sneakers that can only be purchased in their flagship store.
The designer launched an exclusive line of sneakers that can only be purchased in their flagship store.
🔗 Collocations
exclusive distribution – Distribution rights granted to a single retailer or region.
exclusive deal – An agreement that prohibits dealing with competitors.
exclusive collection – A product range available only from a specific seller.
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
exclusiveness (n.) – The quality of being exclusive.
Meaning 3：sole report (exclusive)
exclusive
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
adj./n.
A news story that is reported by only one newspaper, magazine, or broadcaster.
sole report
➕
/səʊl rɪˈpɔːt/
adj./n.
A piece of journalism obtained and published by only one media outlet, giving it a competitive advantage.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The television network scored a major exclusive with the first interview of the Olympic champion after her victory.
The television network scored a major exclusive with the first interview of the Olympic champion after her victory.
🔗 Collocations
land an exclusive – To successfully obtain a news story that no one else has.
break an exclusive – To be the first to publish a unique news story.
exclusive footage – Video material available to only one broadcaster.
🔄 Synonyms
scoop (n.) – A piece of news published by a newspaper or broadcast before its rivals.
break (n.) – A significant and often exclusive news story.
inside story (n.) – Information known only to those closely involved.
🚫 Antonyms
common knowledge (n.) – Something known by most people.
widely reported (adj. phrase) – Covered by many news sources.
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