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rara avis

noun

Definition of rara avis

as in rare bird

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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 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

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And ultimately, Glover believes the greatest wonder isn't the moon, the stars, or even the incredible complexity of nature.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
The geological wonder combines pinks, oranges and reds to create its own natural artwork.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

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The kick stage is somewhat of an engineering marvel in itself.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
There's no shortage of modern marvels and breathtaking landscapes to behold in the US, which leads us to ask, how does a destination gain recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

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Fefferman, like Tao, was a child prodigy, an early winner of the Fields Medal, and a professor of mathematics by his early twenties.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Either suck it up and know that your prodigy child isn't going to be allowed to take all of the reps from the other kids, or move the kid up a level.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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