rare bird

Definition of rare birdnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rare bird
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Lopez wonders if the thieves left and then came back for bus parts later on.
    Lauren Victory, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Channel a beach theme Happily distressed furniture and a blue and white palette do wonders to unify a space and provide a casual atmosphere.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Child prodigy James Dean was born to Winton and Mildred Dean on February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, where this snapshot was taken the following year.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Beyond the rivalry between Pogačar and Vingegaard, the possible participation in the Tour of young prodigy Paul Seixas could add an extra layer of suspense.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Built between 70 and 80 CE, the Roman Colosseum remains one of the engineering marvels of the world.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • They were also treated to a celestial marvel, witnessing a total solar eclipse from beyond the moon.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Rare bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rare%20bird. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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