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as in exotic
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
an American visitor in that remote Chinese village is a rarity
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as in exception
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
a meal accompanied by wine is a rarity in this house
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Recent Examples of rarity
For the most recent tasting menu, Barnum-Dann prepared three wine and spirit pairings at different price points based on rarity and quality.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The exact rarity and GIA grading of the 30-carat pink diamond would determine the fluctuation in the price tag.
—Vogue, 25 June 2025
This long voyage, together with the rarity and beauty of sapphires, must have contributed to its high value.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Despite the relative rarity of myocarditis, the condition has underpinned a campaign by anti-vaccine activists to take the vaccines off the market.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The exact rarity and GIA grading of the 30-carat pink diamond would determine the fluctuation in the price tag.
—Vogue, 25 June 2025
This long voyage, together with the rarity and beauty of sapphires, must have contributed to its high value.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Despite the relative rarity of myocarditis, the condition has underpinned a campaign by anti-vaccine activists to take the vaccines off the market.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarity
Noun
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These are very tastefully laid off, with walks and carriage drives, and are covered with a profusion of rare exotics, beautiful flowers, and semi-tropical plants of every variety known to this climate.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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The question is, if our native plants evolved under the local conditions, how on earth do these exotics outcompete them?—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The United States economy is vastly different from ancient Rome’s, with one important exception: there remains today the same temptation to finance public promises with money created out of thin air.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Any exceptions lawmakers want to carve out must be backed by a strong state interest that increases protections for minors.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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These woven wonders are sure to spark a little joy in your accessories closet—with just the right dose of seasonal cheer.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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The combination of mechanics and electronics to extract every nuance from the grooves of a vinyl pressing is a wonder of engineering and enjoying a renaissance in the age of digital music.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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These scans can detect benign anomalies that trigger unnecessary follow-ups and patient anxiety.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Beyond that in-the-moment reaction, though, the anomaly was not acknowledged during the remainder of the test, which seemed to conclude as planned.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 June 2025
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Consider a healthcare system that launches a new culture framework: compassion, curiosity, and integrity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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But if Laing’s debut novel Crudo is anything to go by, that relentless curiosity drives a story as well as a remembrance.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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The term is often used interchangeably with congenital heart defect, which refers specifically to a structural abnormality of the heart that is present at birth and needs medical or surgical intervention.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Pulmonic stenosis is a congenital heart defect where the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs is obstructed, and a grade VI murmur is the most intense type of heart murmur, typically indicating a significant abnormality.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Both Becker and Levitt noticed some other oddities in the initial DOJ request as well, including numerous typos.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
11 June 2025
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Yes, there are antiques and vintage here, but there are a lot of other vendors too, selling all sorts of random oddities that are not home goods.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Wes Anderson's latest curio, The Phoenician Scheme, held strong in its second week of release to score the No. 6 spot with a $6.2 million take.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
8 June 2025
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Trapped: Mind-Altering Shorts Date & Venue TBA Tap into the collective unconscious of a rogue’s gallery of grifters, hermits, and sociopaths with our infamous showcase of gloriously confounding cinematic curios.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarity. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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