as in seldom
not often
summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
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Recent Examples of rarely
And its name has remained a mystery, rarely appearing on modern-day maps.
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Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Smoother mornings and a home that rarely feels out of control.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Founders who succeed internationally rarely build everything themselves.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
At golf’s crown jewel, the menu rarely changes.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Smoother mornings and a home that rarely feels out of control.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Founders who succeed internationally rarely build everything themselves.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
At golf’s crown jewel, the menu rarely changes.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rarely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarely
seldom
Adverb
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Kids are welcome here but are seldom seen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to Bilmes, war spending calculations seldom touch on long-term expenditures, particularly the cost of disability benefits to veterans.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Rarely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarely. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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