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adjective

Definition of privilegednext
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as in gifted

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as in protected

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verb

past tense of privilege
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
Adjective
If anything, the film is more embarrassing than incendiary, and its unexamined message — that privileged, straight people can still fall in love under fascism — is, technically, true. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 Like the novel, the series centers on Bret, a 17-year-old entering his final year at Buckley prep with his group of popular and privileged friends. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
In choosing this conflict with Iran, the United States privileged likely ephemeral gains against an adversary that was a marginal threat over deterrence of peer and near-peer adversaries that have the will and the means to profoundly endanger global stability. — Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for privileged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged
  1. gifted
  2. protected
  3. entitled
  4. fortunate
  5. secure
  6. authorized
  7. lucky
  8. qualified
Adjective
  • Music Room An original print of rock legend Jerry Garcia from local Heart of Gold Gallery—gifted by Susan to her husband for his 50th birthday—anchors the music room.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • While the items were gifted, all of Jessie’s opinions are her own.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifted
Adjective
  • By the 1980s, only 375 pairs were counted, prompting the state to place the bird in protected status in 1983, citing habitat loss to housing development and agriculture.
    — Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For example, Paris has an aesthetic aversion to window units and rooftop HVAC systems, which helps explain why installing air-conditioning typically requires special permission from authorities, especially in protected or historic areas.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of protected
Verb
  • When everyone else is stressed and entitled, don’t add to the noise.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The story expansion, entitled Echoes of Sekigahara, has murderous protagonist Atsu time-traveling between catalyst memories and mysterious geography in the current day.
    — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of entitled
Adjective
  • Worlds with no sun Every planet in our Solar System orbits the sun, but not all planets are so fortunate.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The all-conquering Liverpool side of the 1980s were twice fortunate to escape with a 1-1 draw, too.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortunate
Adjective
  • Pisces February 19 – March 20 A loving boundary can make partnership feel more secure.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Igor Thiago’s position as the first-choice striker is secure despite an underwhelming World Cup with Brazil and the arrival of Callum Wilson.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of secure
Verb
  • Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce received another platelet-rich plasma injection in his left ankle, according to a source with knowledge of the matter who spoke anonymously Monday because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • New Jersey authorized stormwater utilities in 2019, giving every town the power to fund drainage improvements through modest fees tied to pavement and runoff, yet almost no municipality has created one.
    — Ravi S. Bhalla, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorized
Adjective
  • The lucky numbers 4, 23, 31, 32, 57 and Powerball 23 were drawn Monday.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Marylanders are feeling lucky ahead of a $1 billion Powerball drawing Wednesday.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lucky
Verb
  • Having qualified, candidates for the state House receive a $38,575 grant and $131,155 to run for the state Senate.
    — Elona Vaisnys, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Like the previous three tournaments the team qualified for (2010, 2014, 2022), the USMNT reached the round of 16 in 2026.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of qualified

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