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exclusive

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɪkˈskɫusɪv// UK //ɛksklˈuːsɪv// ex·clu·sive

n. a news story or interview that only one newspaper or TV station has. It is special because no one else is allowed to publish it yet.

n. an item of news or a feature published by only one source, typically obtained through a private arrangement or investigative effort.


SIMPLE

The magazine published an exclusive with the famous actor.

CONTEXTUAL

The local newspaper secured an exclusive on the mayor's resignation before the national networks even heard the rumor.

COMPLEX

In an era of rapid digital aggregation, securing a genuine exclusive remains the primary way for traditional news outlets to distinguish their brand and drive subscription growth.

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Origin

From Latin exclūsīvus, from excludere (“to shut out, exclude”), from ex- (“out”) + variant form of verb claudere (“to close, shut”).

Usage

Often used with the verbs 'get', 'secure', or 'land'.

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