whitelisted

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Definition

The VIP treatment in the digital world—when you get explicitly approved access to a service, system, or platform instead of being stuck in the purgatory of waiting lists or restrictions.

Example Usage

After signing up for the beta, I finally got whitelisted and can now access the new features.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=whitelisted&defid=12887481)

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