as in honor
something granted as a special favor
the town's oldest resident will have the privilege of leading the parade kicking off the Heritage Celebration
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as in to entitle
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 privilege
Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
Letizia did not have the privilege during the inaugural mass of Pope Francis, but received it when Felipe became King.
—Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 18 May 2025
Melanie Curry, refinery29.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Debates about congestion pricing have gone on for decades; in recent years the opposition has focused on the charge that the plan would privilege abstract environmental goals over the financial challenges of everyday workers driving into Manhattan below 60th Street, where the tolling is in effect.
—Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
That is a reversal from the House’s original joint rules proposal, which sought to require lawmakers’ physical presence during hearings and only granted remote participation privileges to members of the public.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
Letizia did not have the privilege during the inaugural mass of Pope Francis, but received it when Felipe became King.
—Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 18 May 2025
Verb
But how insensitive and privileged his response was.
—Melanie Curry, refinery29.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Debates about congestion pricing have gone on for decades; in recent years the opposition has focused on the charge that the plan would privilege abstract environmental goals over the financial challenges of everyday workers driving into Manhattan below 60th Street, where the tolling is in effect.
—Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privilege
Noun
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The prestigious honor, which celebrates their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact, will be presented during the live broadcast on June 9.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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The department was then renamed in his honor in 2021, per The Richmond Times-Dispatch.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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An employee, however, is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for injuries the employee sustains going to or coming from work, absent extraordinary circumstances.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The investor is entitled to regular payments for the duration of the loan, with the value of those payments determined by the bond yield.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is authorized in your vicinity, ensure that all burn barrels feature a weighted metal cover with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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Here’s who qualifies Americans believe real estate, gold are the best long-term investments The key is not to panic, Barrow said.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Lawyers for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty said courts are far too apt to dodge the question of what qualifies as an improper burden on religion under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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That's thanks to a €800-million (US$905-million) shot in the arm from the Indian two-wheeler giant that will enable KTM to bring its production facilities roaring back to life.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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These portable devices need a SIM or eSIM and enable you to connect multiple gadgets via Wi-Fi.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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“Privilege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privilege. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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