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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
Backman is one of the rarities.
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The Know, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
But ambitious ones have become rarities, much like long magazine features and serious documentaries, surviving either as luxuries created by the privileged few or as labors of love made in the margins by committed independents who will work to keep the form alive.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The fleet includes a host of rarities, such as the 10 millionth Ford Mustang produced (built at the Flat Rock Assembly plant) and the 1999 Ford Thunderbird Concept as well as various iterations of the company’s famed GT supercars.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
This masterly music might have languished in obscurity—like most of Riley’s other records, which remain high-price rarities in the vinyl market—but for Columbia’s reach.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
The two rarities weren’t the only unusual aspect of the Jones Beach show.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Real Estate put out a rarities compilation titled The Wee Small Hours.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 24 Aug. 2025
Việt's comprehensive sweep across multiple spirits types, ages and rarities demonstrates both the breadth and depth of his interest and commitment.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The latter are not so much rarities as small production and made from the best grapes in the best terroirs where soil, sun and rain coalesce into something very special––and quite different from Bordeaux First and Second Growths.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The Know, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
But ambitious ones have become rarities, much like long magazine features and serious documentaries, surviving either as luxuries created by the privileged few or as labors of love made in the margins by committed independents who will work to keep the form alive.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The fleet includes a host of rarities, such as the 10 millionth Ford Mustang produced (built at the Flat Rock Assembly plant) and the 1999 Ford Thunderbird Concept as well as various iterations of the company’s famed GT supercars.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
This masterly music might have languished in obscurity—like most of Riley’s other records, which remain high-price rarities in the vinyl market—but for Columbia’s reach.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
The two rarities weren’t the only unusual aspect of the Jones Beach show.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Real Estate put out a rarities compilation titled The Wee Small Hours.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 24 Aug. 2025
Việt's comprehensive sweep across multiple spirits types, ages and rarities demonstrates both the breadth and depth of his interest and commitment.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The latter are not so much rarities as small production and made from the best grapes in the best terroirs where soil, sun and rain coalesce into something very special––and quite different from Bordeaux First and Second Growths.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarities
Noun
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Along with affordable exotics, young collectors are also paying up for supercars, especially rare and highly specific Paganis, Bugattis and Rufs, the boutique German builder.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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All exotics should be considered New Gear.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Eighty-two percent of Florida parents said public schools should require vaccines for measles and polio, with some exceptions.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Plus, with few exceptions, Starbucks has given Wall Street very little visibility into its financial targets and the costs of the turnaround.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 1950s saw the scientific community dismiss neural networks as theoretical curiosities.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This transit is all about DIY energy, too, so embrace your curiosities.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The government was forced to acknowledge the anomalies officially, despite the lack of logical explanations regarding the sightings.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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What's mucking up the process is a telepathic outlier named The Mule (Pilou Asbæk), whose ravenous appetite for galactic dominance has created anomalies in Seldon's branching prognostications of how this whole ordeal will unfold.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, enjoying all these wonders won't come cheap, with the highest prices for gym memberships, movie tickets, public transportation and meals out.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many neuroimaging studies have also shown structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia, but nothing consistent enough across patient populations to become signature features of the disorder.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the condition progresses, George could develop other symptoms like cataracts, deafness, bone or joint abnormalities, cognitive issues and respiratory problems.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Go treasure hunting at the Antique Center of La Crosse, a three-story trove of vintage finds and quirky curios.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Twin brothers and founders Dean and Dale Peterson stocked it with British antiques and pop-culture curios while building one of the tastiest menus in Glendale, with favorites such as fish and chips but also Mexican fare and — as of the 1990s — some of Colorado’s first commercial craft brews.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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Other oddities and relics the designers say add to the vintage Halloween theme include skeleton keys, cracked teacups, magnifying glasses, and even hats that look like they've been left behind.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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While most sightings are dismissed as misidentifications or atmospheric oddities, a select few stand apart – defying scientific and governmental scrutiny and leaving behind more questions than answers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Rarities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarities. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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