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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
In related news, after years of licensing issues, the group’s 50-track rarities collection Useless Trinkets has recently returned to streaming platforms.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Lucky beachcombers may even come across rarities like Scotch bonnet and moon snails.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
The long list of 11 mostly rarities featured 13 soloists.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
The Cure also performed at Primavera Sound this weekend, breaking out a number of live rarities for their first public performance since 2024.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
7 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.
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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.
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John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Those moments are indelibly downloaded to my box of rarities; my keepsakes.
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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.
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Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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 Cure also performed at Primavera Sound this weekend, breaking out a number of live rarities for their first public performance since 2024.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
7 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarities
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Other exotics in his collection are a rare 1971 Ferrari Daytona and a DeLorean.
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At least the pedals aren’t awkwardly offset, unlike many Italian exotics of this era.
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The emphasis here is not on dynamics — this band just seems to roll from one moment to the next, entertainingly — but there are exceptions to that.
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Qualifying public safety workers, like police and firefighters, with 403(b) plans are exceptions.
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Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.
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The at-home microbiome test has become one of wellness culture’s favorite curiosities.
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Pim van Vliet and David Blitz authored the Conservative Formula, which combined three market anomalies into one stock rank.
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Readers were presented with a lengthy retelling of a sole critic who argues that blue zones are built on flawed demographic assumptions, questionable age validation, and statistical anomalies.
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Tuba, or tubá, is one of many undersung wonders of tiny Colima state, a place that barely makes a blip on most international and even domestic tourists’ radar.
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.
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In 2024, Finkelstein signed the test of one student athlete as normal even though some of the results indicated abnormalities.
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If left untreated, Lyme disease can progress to cause facial paralysis, heart rhythm abnormalities, arthritis and other serious complications.
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The villas are filled with books, instruments, games, curios and thoughtful details that suggest actual living rather than generic hospitality design.
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From room to room walls are covered in blue block prints or hot-pink illustrations of pear trees, while floors are scattered with artisanal rugs and a collection of curios—a rooster statue, a floral dress form—is hidden all over.
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“Rarities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarities. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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