plural rarities
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being rare
2
: one that is rare
Examples of rarity in a Sentence
In most sports, athletes over the age of 50 are rarities.
Snow is a rarity in this part of the world.
He is selling most of his collection, keeping only the real rarities.
The rarity of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose.
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The official property listing leans into the rarity of the apartment’s layout and its position high above the city.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Silver bullion coins are valued for their metal content and purity, not their rarity or face value.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Inside, a lengthy entry hall with a private elevator and a staircase leads to a formal dining room, a drawing room, and a more intimate morning room—all of which overlook a courtyard garden with an al fresco dining space, a rarity for this part of London.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
The shows are pegged to a new compilation of rarities and fan favorites called From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Silver bullion coins are valued for their metal content and purity, not their rarity or face value.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Inside, a lengthy entry hall with a private elevator and a staircase leads to a formal dining room, a drawing room, and a more intimate morning room—all of which overlook a courtyard garden with an al fresco dining space, a rarity for this part of London.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
The shows are pegged to a new compilation of rarities and fan favorites called From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rarity
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarity. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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rarity
noun
rar·i·ty
ˈrar-ət-ē 
ˈrer-
plural rarities
1
: the quality, state, or fact of being rare
2
: someone or something rare
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