exclusivity
noun
ex·clu·siv·i·ty
ˌek-ˌsklü-ˈsi-və-tē 
ik-,
-ˈzi-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services
Examples of exclusivity in a Sentence
a symbol of wealth and exclusivity
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Biologics are among the most expensive pharmaceuticals, but some of the early market entrants began to lose their exclusivity rights over the past 15 years.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Rainer Bernard, Van Cleef & Arpels director of research
Having to source movements from outside manufactures poses several problems, including a lack of exclusivity and the potential for supply delays.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The blood thinner, which Bristol Myers shares with Pfizer, is expected to lose market exclusivity by 2028.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
These reportedly include acquiring most premier racetracks, imposing exclusivity deals, preventing teams from participating in other races, and controlling Next Gen parts and cars.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Rainer Bernard, Van Cleef & Arpels director of research
Having to source movements from outside manufactures poses several problems, including a lack of exclusivity and the potential for supply delays.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The blood thinner, which Bristol Myers shares with Pfizer, is expected to lose market exclusivity by 2028.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
These reportedly include acquiring most premier racetracks, imposing exclusivity deals, preventing teams from participating in other races, and controlling Next Gen parts and cars.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Exclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusivity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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exclusivity
noun
ex·clu·siv·i·ty
ˌeks-ˌklü-ˈsiv-ət-ē
iks-,
-ˈziv-
plural exclusivities
1
: the quality or state of being exclusive
2
: exclusive rights or services
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