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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
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.
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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
The shows are pegged to a new compilation of rarities and fan favorites called From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Those moments are indelibly downloaded to my box of rarities; my keepsakes.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Dealer Durward Hamil, who specializes in these kinds of rarities at the Philly Show and also at the National, shared these recommendations for collectors in search of more unique cards.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
On the home front, several generations have grown up on an American mainland without malaria, yellow fever, or typhoid fever; diseases like dysentery are medical rarities.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Homegrown rarities Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester headlined the ‘13 champions, but Boston’s most recent World Series squad in 2018 boasted a dazzling, but entirely outside rotation.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The collection includes big-screen star cars, international rarities, antiques, military vehicles and the world’s longest limo, an Ohrberg creation.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
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
The shows are pegged to a new compilation of rarities and fan favorites called From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
Those moments are indelibly downloaded to my box of rarities; my keepsakes.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Dealer Durward Hamil, who specializes in these kinds of rarities at the Philly Show and also at the National, shared these recommendations for collectors in search of more unique cards.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
On the home front, several generations have grown up on an American mainland without malaria, yellow fever, or typhoid fever; diseases like dysentery are medical rarities.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Homegrown rarities Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester headlined the ‘13 champions, but Boston’s most recent World Series squad in 2018 boasted a dazzling, but entirely outside rotation.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The collection includes big-screen star cars, international rarities, antiques, military vehicles and the world’s longest limo, an Ohrberg creation.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarities
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The list includes coveted exotics, like the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM, along with some unexpected names, like the Toyota Rav4 EV short-wheelbase prototype.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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These results further reinforced the depth of demand across both European exotics and culturally significant collector cars.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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After a contentious four-hour-plus hearing, the city planning and zoning board voted 5-4 in support of a list of zoning waivers and exceptions that county officials say are essential for the project to move forward, but that was one vote short of the six-vote supermajority required for approval.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Members have one full year from the date of purchase to return items for a replacement or refund (there are a few exceptions).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2026
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Which is why his curiosities point somewhere unexpected.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Yet, Bruccoleri is absolutely exceptional in her role as a young woman determined to find her voice in a world that would so easily push her aside due to her appearance and eclectic curiosities.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Law enforcement from the South Elgin Police Department and Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force spent Thursday at a home in the 800 block of Revere Road after ground-penetrating radar found anomalies underground that police said warranted further investigation.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The massive rocket has encountered a number of anomalies and failures since its debut, including fiery explosions both on the test stand and mid-flight that have attracted plenty of headlines.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Crystal born from nuclear fire Clathrates are architectural wonders of the microscopic world.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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The independent watchmaker has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, moving from a niche IYKYK brand into the mainstream, with celebrities like Michael Jordan and Mark Zuckerberg strapping on its high-complication wonders.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Before the crash, there were no abnormalities in radio communications and control commands, or any reports of dangerous weather in the airspace of the plane or along its route, according to the CAAC.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Jurors also heard from a fetal alcohol expert Wednesday who said scans of Horner’s brain showed abnormalities consistent with fetal alcohol issues.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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Conscription and extensive civil defense shelters, now historical curios in much of the West, remain bedrock elements of Finnish defense.—
Liam Denning,
Bloomberg,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, admirers, colleagues and gallery workers have sent her curios from New Mexico, Tennessee, New England and beyond.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rarities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarities. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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