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adverb

ˈsel-dəm How to pronounce seldom (audio)
Definition of seldomnext
as in rarely
not often we seldom go to the theater downtown because its prices are so high

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seldom

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adjective

as in unusual

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Recent Examples of seldom
Adverb
While the group is nominally focused on promoting the relationship between the United States and Israel, its advertising focus seldom mentions Israel. — Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 In a town that seldom sees both MLB teams contending at the same time, the Sox and Cubs have made this one of the more memorable summers in years. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 Thirsty, hungry, seldom stopping to rest; anxious to please Sam. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 As enterprises start the journey, the common lesson learned is that AI seldom is the limiting factor; the organization is. — Anisha Manvatkar, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seldom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seldom
  1. rarely
  2. unusual
  3. uncommon
  4. infrequent
  5. rare
  6. extraordinary
  7. unfamiliar
Adverb
  • Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Fast forward almost a year and lawmakers rarely reference the topic anymore.
    — Ali Swenson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rarely
Adjective
  • Its unusual features give it a curious, almost surprised expression, helping people connect with a species rarely seen outside its coral home.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers used Jefferson Lab’s Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) to produce the experiment’s unusual probe.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of unusual
Adjective
  • Standing ovations are not uncommon in the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, the $82 million home of La Jolla Music Society.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Striking up chats with strangers used to be uncommon for Hoadley.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncommon
Adjective
  • Companies with infrequent travel needs—or executives whose trips are concentrated between major airline hubs with flexible schedules—may still find commercial airlines or occasional charter flights to be the most practical and cost-effective choice.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Exhibiting became infrequent along the way, in part because so few spaces could present his work.
    — Aaron Fagan, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of infrequent
Adjective
  • In a rare move, the chipmaker provided a revenue growth outlook for fiscal 2028 that forecast annual sales to increase 70% from the prior year.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Within the Milky Way, astronomers have so far identified roughly 100 stellar stream candidates shed by globular clusters, but finding one around another galaxy is extraordinarily rare.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of rare
Adjective
  • Building new housing on two islands in San Francisco, one of the hottest housing markets, involved an extraordinary saga.
    — Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As his abilities give him access to increasingly sophisticated criminal schemes and extraordinary wealth, he is drawn into a world of luxury, excess and organized cybercrime.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • And yet, to those who are unfamiliar with its inner workings, the pageant world might appear shrouded in mystery.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Look for unfamiliar accounts or other signs that your information may have been misused.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfamiliar

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“Seldom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seldom. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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