RARITIES Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

rarities

noun

plural of rarity

as in exotics

something strange or unusual that is an object of interest an American visitor in that remote Chinese village is a rarity

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as in exceptions

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected a meal accompanied by wine is a rarity in this house

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Recent Examples of rarities Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of the airy room, the plywood shelves filled with rarities from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard…and sometimes a touch of Madonna. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 26 June 2026 In related news, after years of licensing issues, the group’s 50-track rarities collection Useless Trinkets has recently returned to streaming platforms. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 June 2026 Lucky beachcombers may even come across rarities like Scotch bonnet and moon snails. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 The long list of 11 mostly rarities featured 13 soloists. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026 The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026 Those moments are indelibly downloaded to my box of rarities; my keepsakes. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Unlike most six‑figure exotics that depreciate as predictably as the setting sun, the 911 has behaved like a blue‑chip asset, giving owners confidence that their purchase rested on unusually solid financial ground.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The primate, who was not microchipped, has been given a clean bill of health after being seen by a specialist exotics vet for a check-up, the release noted.

— Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of exotics

Noun

The notable exceptions are the athletes themselves, who until 2021 got little more than scholarships, even though their talent and work are at the center of the whole enterprise.

— Brennan Berg, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
There are some exceptions, like the MLB's partnership with Capital One.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of exceptions

Noun

Should have charged it to the universe’s appetite for curiosities.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Realism shouldn’t be applied to a show like President Curtis, but the initial adventure isn’t funny enough to stanch the flow of parochial curiosities.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Definition of curiosities

Noun

TFMs, however, are built to properly process numeric and textual data within rows and columns, identify crucial patterns, and manage common data issues like missing values or anomalies.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
This feature can also analyze spending patterns, notify customers of anomalies, and recommend areas where customers can save more.

— Catherine Collins, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Definition of anomalies

Noun

Compared to younger women, older moms are at higher risk of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental abnormalities, miscarriage chromosomal conditions and cesarean delivery.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
For instance, cloning is an imperfect science and can often create offspring with genetic abnormalities.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of abnormalities

Noun

Over the past few years, Sofie Birch has amassed a sparkling catalog of bucolic curios on outré labels.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
The villas are filled with books, instruments, games, curios and thoughtful details that suggest actual living rather than generic hospitality design.

— Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026

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