EXCLUSIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXCLUSIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “exclusive”? Find 33 synonyms and 30 related words for “exclusive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Exclusive” are: sole, single, undivided, complete, full, entire, whole, total, absolute, incompatible, irreconcilable, unshared, unique, only, individual, personal, private, especial, select, chic, high-class, elite, fashionable, stylish, elegant, choice, special, premier, scoop, exposé, revelation, inside story

Exclusive as a Noun

Definitions of "Exclusive" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exclusive” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.
• A news report that is reported first by one news organization.

Synonyms of "Exclusive" as a noun (5 Words)

exposé	The exposure of an impostor or a fraud.
inside story	The region that is inside of something.
revelation	The last book of the New Testament recounting a divine revelation of the future to St John. The revelation of a plot to assassinate the king.
scoop	The quantity a scoop will hold. The powder is packed in tubs in which a measuring scoop is provided.
special	A special offering usually temporary and at a reduced price that is featured in advertising. They are having a special on pork chops.

Exclusive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Exclusive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exclusive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Unable to exist or be true if something else exists or is true.
• Excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority.
• Excluding or not admitting other things.
• Not divided or shared with others.
• (of terms) excluding all but what is specified.
• (of an item or story) not published or broadcast elsewhere.
• Not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective.
• Not including.
• Catering for or available to only a few, select customers; high class and expensive.
• Restricted to the person, group, or area concerned.
• (of a commodity) not obtainable elsewhere.

Synonyms of "Exclusive" as an adjective (28 Words)

absolute	Not limited by law. An absolute monarch.
chic	Elegant and stylish. Chic elegance.
choice	(of words or language) rude and abusive. He had a few choice words at his command.
complete	Perfect and complete in every respect having all necessary qualities. A complete ban on smoking.
elegant	Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. Elegant handwriting.
elite	Selected as the best. Elite colleges.
entire	Constituting the undiminished entirety lacking nothing essential especially not damaged. An ideological system with which he is in entire agreement.
especial	For or belonging chiefly to one person or thing. Her outburst was for my especial benefit.
fashionable	Popular and considered appealing or fashionable at the time. Fashionable clothing.
full	Constituting the full quantity or extent complete. Gives full measure.
high-class	Pretentiously elegant.
incompatible	Not compatible with other facts. She declined the offer because it was incompatible with her values.
individual	Characteristic of a particular person or thing. Individual tiny flowers.
irreconcilable	(of people) implacably hostile to each other. These two views of the economy are irreconcilable.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. The only medal we had ever won.
personal	Concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality. He has his personal bank account and she has hers.
premier	Of earliest creation. He holds the premier barony in the UK created in 1269.
private	Concerning things deeply private and personal. Private education.
select	Selected or chosen for special qualifications. Select peaches.
single	Being or characteristic of a single thing or person. The kingdom was ruled over by a single family.
sole	Not divided or shared with others. Sole rights of publication.
special	For a special service or occasion. A special or specific role in the mission.
stylish	Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress. A stylish range of jewellery.
total	Constituting the full quantity or extent; complete. A total stranger.
undivided	Not separated into parts or shares constituting an undivided unit. I can now give you my undivided attention.
unique	Applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality. The situation was unique in British politics.
unshared	Not shared with or by another or others. Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation.
whole	Acting together as a single undiversified whole. A whole wardrobe for the tropics.

Usage Examples of "Exclusive" as an adjective

• An exclusive interview.
• The couple had exclusive possession of the flat.
• Gained their exclusive attention.
• The problem isn't exclusive to Dublin.
• Mutually exclusive options.
• Prices are exclusive of VAT.
• Exclusive clubs.
• An exclusive focus on success and making money.
• An exclusive restaurants and shops.
• The list is not exclusive.
• One of Britain's most exclusive clubs.
• They have exclusive use of the machine.

Associations of "Exclusive" (30 Words)

actuate	Give an incentive for action. The pendulum actuates an electrical switch.
authority	The power or right to give orders or make decisions. A rebellion against those in authority.
choice	(of words or language) rude and abusive. My only choice is to refuse.
choose	Pick out select or choose from a number of alternatives. I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant.
circumscribed	Subject to limits or subjected to limits.
classified	(of newspaper or magazine advertisements) organized in categories according to what is being advertised. The classified columns of the newspaper.
conditional	A conditional clause or conjunction. The conditional sale will not be complete until the full purchase price is paid.
confined	Not invading healthy tissue. Her fear of confined spaces.
constraint	The state of being physically constrained. The availability of water is the main constraint on food production.
exception	An instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization. All her children were brilliant the only exception was her last child.
extraordinary	Beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable. Extraordinary authority.
individually	Personally; in an individual capacity. Dublin people dress more individually than people in London.
jurisdiction	The extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgements. Several different tax jurisdictions.
limited	Denoting a limited company used after a company name. I think he is a very limited man.
limiting	Strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase. A limiting factor.
monopoly	A board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die. A monopoly on silver.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. He was an only child.
option	Buy or sell an option on. His second script will have been optioned by the time you read this.
other	Very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected. Went in the other direction.
pick	Attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground for example. Laura should have first pick.
purvey	Supply with provisions. We didn t want to purvey gloom and doom.
purview	The range of interest or activity that can be anticipated. Social taboos meant that little information was likely to come within the purview of women generally.
restricted	Restricted in meaning as e g man in a tall man. The mechanism of restricted virus replication.
selective	Tending to select; characterized by careful choice. He is very selective in his reading.
selectively	In a way that involves the selection of only particular people or things. He accused state officials of selectively enforcing the law.
sole	Put a new sole on to a shoe. A big blister on each heel and sole.
supplier	Someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity. Every major energy supplier upped their prices.
uniquely	So as to be unique. Uniquely shaped buildings.
unprecedented	Never done or known before. The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence.
unshared	Not shared. Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation.