by invitation only

idiom

: only open to people who have been invited

The event is by invitation only.

Examples of by invitation only in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The far-right group, which spun out of the Tea Party movement and tussled prominently with GOP House Speakers John Boehner and Kevin McCarthy, is closely aligned with former President Donald Trump and is somewhat secretive about its membership (which is reportedly by invitation only). —

Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024 While the 40/40 Club is accessible by invitation only, tickets to the festival are available starting at $50 for adults. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 July 2024 Visiting the Royal Salute Chamber Royal Salute will welcome guests to its new home at the Tower of London from July 2024, by invitation only. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 July 2024 It is extended by invitation only to a tiny percentage of the airline’s highest-spending fliers. —

Eric Rosen, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for by invitation only

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