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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That's a rarity for the company, which is known for its pioneering rocket reuse.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 May 2025
The head coach, general manager and quarterback are all back, which has been a rarity around Bank of America Stadium during David Tepper’s seven-year tenure as owner.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Corbett has played well when healthy, but that’s been a rarity over the past two years.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
Lynwood was a rarity, posting an increase of 1.5% between July 2020 and last summer.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 May 2025
The head coach, general manager and quarterback are all back, which has been a rarity around Bank of America Stadium during David Tepper’s seven-year tenure as owner.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Corbett has played well when healthy, but that’s been a rarity over the past two years.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
Lynwood was a rarity, posting an increase of 1.5% between July 2020 and last summer.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarity. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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