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as in gifted
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as in protected
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as in entitled
to give a right to
only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma
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Recent Examples of privileged
Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
But the Blue Origin flight also showed the world that privileged women can increasingly, thanks to space tourism, pollute Earth just as easily as wealthy men have for decades.
—Sheetal Khedkar Rao, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Mishra sums it up by saying that nobody outside of India gets the concept of caste (without denying that privileged upper caste Indians don’t get it either).
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Yes, this daughter of rich and famous movie stars is turning the mirror on her own privileged upbringing.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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The story follows six privileged teens whose reckless dare ruins 18-year-old Megan's life, landing her in prison for 20 years.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
But the Blue Origin flight also showed the world that privileged women can increasingly, thanks to space tourism, pollute Earth just as easily as wealthy men have for decades.
—Sheetal Khedkar Rao, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Mishra sums it up by saying that nobody outside of India gets the concept of caste (without denying that privileged upper caste Indians don’t get it either).
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Yes, this daughter of rich and famous movie stars is turning the mirror on her own privileged upbringing.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
Adjective
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With 2 miles of pristine sand and natural dunes, the beach was gifted to the city in the 1800s to ensure year-round public access.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Last month, Muniz celebrated wrapping the reboot after reprising the titular gifted child growing up with three brothers in a middle-class home.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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And they are entitled to a portion of the proceeds if the case succeeds.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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There is a backlog of 30 years in assigning lawyers for some of the appeals to which condemned inmates are entitled.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While feeling fortunate to build the foundation of a new WNBA franchise, Thornton was stripped of the opportunity to defend the Liberty’s title, which was the first in franchise history.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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For those of us fortunate enough to live in peace and have the means, shelter is home—a place of safety, sanctuary, permanence perhaps.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The team has helped clients find the right vehicle, negotiate the price and even secure financing.—
R.J. Shook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And which gladly includes two very favored domains, e.g., the close and dear cousins of psychology and physics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Now, the day has morphed into the informal kickoff of summer, devoted mainly to grilling the perfect burger, pairing it with a favored brew and maybe throwing or kicking a ball around with family and friends.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The lucky player beat odds of 1 in 324,632 to snag the historic prize.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Thousands of users commented how lucky the millennial was to be so loved by her parents.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Earnhardt enabled Berry to drive the team’s late model in between drivers years back.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The fast turnaround was no doubt enabled by landing the booster back near the launch site, speeding the process of inspecting and refurbishing the rocket.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privileged. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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