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noun

ˈpriv-lij How to pronounce privilege (audio)
Definition of privilegenext
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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privilege

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verb

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
Noun
Lee’s office shows her credentials for earning the privilege of leading the program through its inaugural years. — Pj Green august 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 In addition, Kushner might invoke attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine, which exempt certain materials prepared by attorneys in investigations conducted in anticipation of litigation or trial. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
If the Dodgers hadn’t brilliantly exploited an MLB economic system that privileges big-market teams, the Padres wouldn’t be so beholden to the wild-card option year after year. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 For a queen mother to privilege her daughter/queen’s wishes above those of the son/king who abdicated in the night? — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for privilege
Recent Examples of Synonyms for privilege
  1. honor
  2. entitle
  3. authorize
  4. qualify
  5. enable
Noun
  • So to be a part of that in any way is exciting, but to have the honor of actually playing her husband in something?
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Kennedy used some of his MacArthur money to establish what would become the New York State Writers Institute, and in 1984, a grateful metropolis laid on a citywide celebration in his honor.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of honor
Verb
  • At the same time, David Burke is entitled to a defense that takes his circumstances seriously and carefully examines the evidence.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Is she entitled to additional spousal benefits because of the repeal of GPO?
    — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of entitle
Verb
  • Lutnick has asked the court to dismiss the case, saying that the arrangement was authorized under federal law and is important for the US defense industrial base.
    — Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The drones are authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration and travel at altitudes between 250 and 400 feet, Robertson said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorize
Verb
  • To qualify, travelers must book a round-trip JetBlue Main Fare flight combined with a hotel or cruise for travel by February 10, 2027.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Your mansion has a minimum size To qualify as a mansion on Indian Creek, size matters.
    — Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of qualify
Verb
  • The approach appears to be adding a midfielder who can cover larger spaces in the middle of the pitch, enabling the team to be more proactive and aggressive in their press.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The advanced safety detector, which screens incoming messages for policy violations, must be manually enabled by users.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of enable

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“Privilege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privilege. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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