by invitation only
idiom
: only open to people who have been invited
The event is by invitation only.
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The ‘Other’ Cannes Festival Programs The main program of the Festival is by invitation only, but in addition to the Official Selection, there are several parallel sections spotlighting emerging talent and different films, such as the Quinzaine des Cinéastes, Semaine de la Critique and ACID.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
As the Rock Hall always explains in the fine print, the results of the fan vote are exactly equal to one ballot, in total — that tally counting no more or less than the 1,200 votes cast by industry insiders who participate in the election by invitation only.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
All of the events listed below are by invitation only.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Attendance at the event will be by invitation only.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
As the Rock Hall always explains in the fine print, the results of the fan vote are exactly equal to one ballot, in total — that tally counting no more or less than the 1,200 votes cast by industry insiders who participate in the election by invitation only.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
All of the events listed below are by invitation only.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Attendance at the event will be by invitation only.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for by invitation only
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“By invitation only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20invitation%20only. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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