RARELY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

rarely

adverb

ˈrer-lē

Definition of rarely next

as in seldom

not often summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast

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Recent Examples of rarely The agreement covers equipment that rarely attracts attention but remains essential to daily naval operations. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 Bieber is the latest addition to a Skims campaign roster that has rarely had an empty seat. —

Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 Tory Burch rarely offers discounts as high as 30%, so take advantage of this deal ASAP. —

Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026 Valdés rarely appeared in public and never spoke to the press. —

Andrea Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rarely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarely

seldom

Adverb

While the actors and their stunt doubles display impressive moves, and Claudia Sarne’s industrial electronica score keeps the action churning, the many clashes are mostly generic, seldom packing much of a visceral wallop, and the effects work is strictly standard-issue.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026
True insanity seldom results from a huge, flaming blowout when driving.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026