as in except
not including
all food and beverages are included in the price, exclusive of any alcoholic drinks ordered from the bar
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Recent Examples of exclusive of
New takes on quiet luxury evolved into starker minimalism and elevated daytime while heritage couture trends of high shine, statement embellishments and wedding white were takeaways from the most exclusive of fashion weeks.
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Emily Mercer, WWD, 2 July 2024
The compensation system caps base cash pay at $350,000 for all employees (exclusive of signing bonuses) plus stock options, which for a high-level executive will make up the bulk of pay.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2023
China now joins this most elite and exclusive of clubs.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 14 May 2021
The deal could hold non-defense discretionary spending in 2024, exclusive of veterans’ programs, at roughly 2022 levels, and save about $1 trillion in spending over the next decade.
—The Editors, National Review, 30 May 2023
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Emily Mercer, WWD, 2 July 2024
The compensation system caps base cash pay at $350,000 for all employees (exclusive of signing bonuses) plus stock options, which for a high-level executive will make up the bulk of pay.
—Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2023
China now joins this most elite and exclusive of clubs.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 14 May 2021
The deal could hold non-defense discretionary spending in 2024, exclusive of veterans’ programs, at roughly 2022 levels, and save about $1 trillion in spending over the next decade.
—The Editors, National Review, 30 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclusive of
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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Wardens and guards will continue assigning prison inmates to work in kitchens, clean prison yards or pick up trash beside highways.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Khai was also featured sitting beside her mom on a rollercoaster before the third slide featured her hugging Mickey Mouse.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020
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