as in rarely
not often
we seldom go to the theater downtown because its prices are so high
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Recent Examples of seldom
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
The show seldom issues an explanation through official channels.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
What’s more is that Thomas had reported a $5,000 gift for Martin’s education from a non-billionaire friend—echoing Thomas’s tendency to report some gifts, but seldom ones from the likes of Crow.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 4 May 2023
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Adverb
But Harry, for all his designer Mr. Right vibes, seldom stops surprising you, and scene after magnetic scene leaves you wondering how Lucy, alleged math whiz, could be so stumped by this particular problem.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
The show seldom issues an explanation through official channels.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Adjective
Parental roles seldom factor in the effort required to nurture the connection and intimacy between partners.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
What’s more is that Thomas had reported a $5,000 gift for Martin’s education from a non-billionaire friend—echoing Thomas’s tendency to report some gifts, but seldom ones from the likes of Crow.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 4 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seldom
Adverb
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After a few years of decreasing infection, the pests rarely trouble citrus trees.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Rountree is torque and timing, a sniper who doesn’t throw often but rarely misses.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Is there a relationship between writing and fiction and unusual height?—
Jane Smiley
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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An unusual addition to a historic cityscape courtesy of artist Jason Jones.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Every great American story is sentimental in the same way: instincts born out of struggle, the triumph of the schoolyard over the classroom, uncommon creativity driven by necessity.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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That’s not an uncommon sight for K-pop superstars, as their massive followings understand how the charts work and focus their energy on pushing a title as high as possible in its first frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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And yet, for most patients, monitoring the disease is still anchored in short, infrequent visits to a neurologist’s office.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Watering early in the morning and using deep, infrequent watering encourages stronger roots and reduces disease risk. Plants, like all living things, need water to survive.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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LPTs are a new and rare group of cosmic objects discovered in 2022.—
Mia Thurow,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Among the most notable highlights: Providence in Hollywood earned its third star, while Somni, in West Hollywood, made a stunning debut with three stars—a rare and remarkable feat.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series Cristin Milioti in The Penguin Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series Deirdre O’Connell in The Penguin Cristin is just so extraordinary, and she’s always been extraordinary.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The process of making this film has been so extraordinary to me and totally reframed the narrative for me.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This is not an unfamiliar situation—the trust funds faced insolvency back in the early 1980s.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Do not install anything from random links, especially those shared through ads, messages or unfamiliar websites. 2.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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