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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Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 16 Dec. 2025
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Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 16 Dec. 2025
The prices these garments are sold reflect their rarity and historical importance.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Donors here can receive anywhere from $30 to upwards of $100 per visit, and are permitted to donate plasma as frequently as twice a week, another rarity around the world.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 15 Dec. 2025
Such mildness is a rarity in Kansas, because the state is notoriously temperamental and swings wildly between heat and cold.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Rarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rarity. Accessed 29 Dec. 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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