The two qualities are mutually exclusive.
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Exclusive
/ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/
Synonyms for "exclusive" (353 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (71)
Strong matches (106)
Adjective(26 words)
exceptedexcludingexclusionaryexclusionary governanceexclusive broadcastingexclusive eventexclusive offerexclusive schoolexclusive storyfirst rankfr privéhidden enclavehigh arthighbrowedinvitationalinvite-onlylimitedlimited inferencemonogamousmonopolistic
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Verb(4 words)
Noun(22 words)
exclusionary disciplineexclusivistforeclosinggrand prizegroup votinghandcrafted jewelryhighbrowhonors physics coursesit privatoleast communal propertyluxuryluxury descriptorluxury designmarketing termmayfairmonopolizingmore privatemost exclusivemost high-societymost sovereign
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noncompete clauseone-off original
Adverb(3 words)
less communal activitiesless communal decisionsless communal spaces
Determiner(1 words)
less communals
Related words (176)
Adjective(81 words)
personal affairsposherpreppiestprestigiousprime ministerial dutiesprivateprivate activityprivate administration modifierprivate admission policyprivate advertisementprivate areaprivate burialprivate club etiquetteprivate codeprivate corporationprivate coverageprivate deskprivate entitiesprivate establishmentprivate facility
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private gardenprivate garden designprivate imageprivate individualsprivate invitationprivate jobprivate materialsprivate meetingprivate opinionprivate personprivate policyprivate programprivate propertyprivate residenceprivate resource topicprivate resourcesprivate roomprivate serviceprivate servicesprivate study areaprivate villaprivate workspaceprivate worship serviceproprietarypt privadorarefiedrarifiedrecherchérestrictedrestricted statusritzierscoopsecluded areaselectseparate activitiesseparate forcesseparate identityseparate pathwayseparate roomseparate trialsinglesingle component faultsingle coursesingle push tasksingle snapshot modelsnobbiestsole descriptorsole itemspecial meetingspecial prizespecial reportspecialized recordstoniertop tierundividedunilateral decision makingunique factunshared goalunshared inputupper classupscale
Noun(20 words)
pickpickedpieceposhpreclusivepreferredprescriptivepreventiveprivateprivilegedprohibitingprohibitiveprohibitoryproscriptiverarefiedremoteremovedrepressiverestrictedrestricting
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restrictivescoopscornfulseclusivesegregativeselectselectedselectiveseparativesimplesinglesingularsmartsneeringsniffysnobbishsnobbysnootysnottysolesolidsolitaryspecialspot newsstandoffstandoffishstorystylishsupercilioussuppressiveswankswishtonytoplofticaltoploftytrendyunanalyzableunapproachableundistractedundivideduniformuniqueunitaryunsharedunswervingwholewith-itwithdrawnwitheringxenophobic
Verb(3 words)
Determiner(2 words)
single computerthe private
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: sole, a certain, a la mode, absolute, aloof.
- Sentence evidence is available for exclusive, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "exclusive".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "exclusive"
Keep "exclusive" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "exclusive" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "exclusive", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "exclusive" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesMore specific
11 entrieselite groupelite schoolexclusive interviewexclusive photographexclusive statementhigh end boutiqueluxury hotelprivate clubshipping exclusionsole righttax exclusion
Collocations
7 entriesexclusive accessexclusive clubexclusive interviewexclusive offerexclusive rightsexclusive storyexclusive use
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
9 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
This book has 252 pages exclusive of illustrations.
Source: tatoeba (56904)
Ann is exclusive in her choice of friends.
Source: tatoeba (66829)
That's an exclusive golf club.
Source: tatoeba (71760)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "exclusive"?
Closest matches include sole, a certain, a la mode, absolute, aloof.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "exclusive"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.