rara avis

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Recent Examples of rara avis Sitting in the center, with a passenger seat to the left and right, the lucky driver will feel equally at home in the US, the UK or anywhere a long stretch of pavement invites this rara avis to soar. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 June 2021 Holy rara avis, Batman! Peter Mehlman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2020 Finding that rara avis of product design that combines pretty with practical is thrilling, and porcelain tile is both. Sarah Baird, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rara avis
Noun
  • Visit Lake Tahoe shares the wonder of this iconic alpine lake with the world and works passionately to preserve its grandeur and good times for endless generations.
    Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • But what could have been a one-hit-wonder sparked a new generation of projects, driven by Belgian producers from both sides of the country.
    Kevin Giraud, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • However, these early quartz marvels had a couple of drawbacks.
    David Szondy March 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Riekenberg marvels at what Jimenez did in that victory.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Born in Los Angeles in 1954 and plucked out of nursery school at three years old to attend USC’s program for musically gifted children, Rushen was the epitome of a child prodigy.
    Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 22 Mar. 2026
  • So, how exactly does this digital prodigy manage such cosmic feats?
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026

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“Rara avis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rara%20avis. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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