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1
being out of the ordinary<even among the prize roses, this one is a rare beauty>— see exceptional
2
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste<rare specialty wools, such as cashmere, prized for their fineness, lightness and exceptional warmth>— see choice
3
not often occurring or repeated<the French pronunciation of the familyʼs name is rare, except in Louisiana>— see infrequent
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noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced<“Such good manners are rare these days,” remarked Mrs. Denby, as the young man let her go ahead of him in line>— see unusual 1
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