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exclusive
nouns
the exclusive rights to something
• BSkyB had exclusive rights to all the live matches.
exclusive access to something
• Regulations prohibit anyone having exclusive access to the data.
the exclusive use of something
• We had exclusive use of the house while he was away.
an exclusive report/interview/picture
(= appearing in only one newspaper or magazine )
• The newspaper featured exclusive pictures of the couple’s new baby.
exclusive coverage
(= by only one newspaper or TV channel )
• You can watch exclusive coverage of all the matches on BBC1.
an exclusive deal/contract
(= one that says that no other person or company can do the same job )
• Our firm has an exclusive contract to handle the company’s legal affairs.
an exclusive club
(= only open to particular people )
• Unfortunately, I’m not a member of the exclusive club of millionaires.
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nouns
an exclusive suburb/area
• They live in an exclusive suburb on the north side of the city.
an exclusive neighbourhood
British English , an exclusive neighborhood AmE:
• Some of these kids are from the most exclusive neighbourhoods.
an exclusive hotel
• With its marble columns and crystal chandeliers, the Crillon is one of the most exclusive hotels in Paris.
an exclusive school
• Marjorie went to an exclusive girls’ school.
an exclusive shop
( also an exclusive store American English )
• I walked along Bond Street, past all the exclusive shops.
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adj. belonging to/used by only one person/group VERBS be ADV. almost the course's almost exclusive concentration on grammar | not necessarily The recording deal is not necessarily exclusive. The band can record material for other companies as well. PREP. to These products are exclusive to our shops. not welcoming to everyone VERBS be | become | remain | keep sth The owners of the golf club are determined to keep it exclusive. ADV. very | quite, rather, somewhat a somewhat exclusive venue | necessarily The school is expensive and necessarily exclusive. | racially, socially not able to exist/be true at the same time VERBS be ADV. mutually The two options are not mutually exclusive (= you can have them both).
Oxford Collocations Dictionary