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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.
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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
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
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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
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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
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However, these early quartz marvels had a couple of drawbacks.—
David Szondy
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Riekenberg marvels at what Jimenez did in that victory.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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They get captured by Hungarian gangsters and have to fight (and kill) their way out of an inn run by a shady former dance prodigy (Uma Thurman).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the beginning of her music career, Jordan was (rightfully) hailed as a prodigy—a blessing and a curse.—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Rara avis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rara%20avis. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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