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
  • Last summer, Amy Gleason became a true believer in the wonders of artificial intelligence.
    Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
  • Little wonder, then, that so many candidates see an opening.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Barça star Raphinha contributes from the opposite side, though Brazil still has not found an undisputed center forward – though the call-up of young prodigy Endrick could be the answer.
    Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
  • Darling of the Silverwood Chinese witch kids, young business prodigy turned multimillionaire Vogue Man cover material, and eternal thorn in my side.
    Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Today's armies are logistical marvels, with each combat platoon representing the sharp tip of a very long supply spear.
    David Szondy June 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
  • Grab your camera and marvel at the exterior of the Art Deco-style building, which draws inspiration from Egyptian and Mediterranean Revival architecture.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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“Rare bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rare%20bird. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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