as in seldom
not often
summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
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This major holiday sale, exclusively for members of Sephora’s Beauty Insider program, is also an exciting time of the year for beauty-lovers looking to save on products that rarely go on sale, including Dyson hair styling tools.
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Tim Chan, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Expect bassy Carioca tracks, sweaty crowds, and a side of Rio nightlife rarely witnessed by tourists.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Toiletries And Cosmetics Thrift stores rarely accept toiletries and cosmetics.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
For years, that meant minor tweaks — slightly lighter frames, smoother wheels or better zippers — but the core design rarely changed.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Tim Chan, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Expect bassy Carioca tracks, sweaty crowds, and a side of Rio nightlife rarely witnessed by tourists.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Toiletries And Cosmetics Thrift stores rarely accept toiletries and cosmetics.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
For years, that meant minor tweaks — slightly lighter frames, smoother wheels or better zippers — but the core design rarely changed.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarely
seldom
Adverb
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Spider mites can be an occasional problem in hot, dry weather, though damage seldom requires treatment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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From a practical perspective, these maple trees are compact (usually under 25 feet tall) and grow slowly, seldom overtaking a space.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Rarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarely. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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