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exclusively

/ɛkˈsklusɪvli/
/ɛkˈsklusɪvli/
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Something occuring exclusively is only happening or available in one special circumstance, like a song that’s exclusively for sale on one web page, but not anywhere else.

Something exclusive is only available in one way, like a newspaper with an exclusive interview no one else was able to get. Things happening exclusively are also available in a select way—not for everyone. If a boxing match is shown exclusively on pay-per-view, it’s shown only on pay-per-view. If I work exclusively for one company, I don’t work for any other companies. If a singer sings exclusively at one club, that’s the only place to hear her.

Definitions of exclusively
  1. adverb
    without any others being included or involved
    “he works for Mr. Smith exclusively
    synonyms: alone, entirely, only, solely
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