rarity

noun

ˈrer-ə-tē How to pronounce rarity (audio)
Definition of raritynext
1
as in exotic
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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2
as in exception
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 rarity While Kuechly made the hall of fame on his second attempt, that was a rarity. — Scott Fowler july 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 But because of that rarity, there are no specialized treatments to give patients. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 July 2026 Unusual colorways and short production runs contribute to rarity, and uncut original lengths are prized, since most bolts have been cut up and used. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Daily protests, a rarity for decades, are now common on the island. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarity
  1. exotic
  2. exception
  3. curiosity
  4. anomaly
  5. wonder
  6. abnormality
  7. oddity
  8. marvel
Noun
  • The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • The Guardian skill track turns players into a tanky frontline anchor with proximity revives, while the exotics Defrag and Cryoshear join the arsenal.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of exotic
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  • Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The suit alleges The Bay Club does not fall under that exception because parents are not necessarily always on the premises.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of exception
Noun
  • And though Sonnenshine aged them a bit to allow for more complex storylines, Laura (Alice Halsey) is all curiosity and mischief compared to Mary’s (Hughes) more studious rule-following.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Both are beginner-friendly and simply require a little curiosity to get started.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of curiosity
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  • The encouraging sign is that AI can now help police what AI builders are doing through agent simulation, anomaly detection and better observability.
    — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Yes, Your Friends & Neighbors got an Emmy nomination for outstanding drama series and nothing else, a strange anomaly, though far from the day’s strangest anomaly.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of anomaly
Noun
  • This pantry staple works wonders to remove grease and grime from multiple surfaces in your home, including your oven, without chemicals.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Listening to his composition, I am struck by its beauty, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable sense of wonder that animates it.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of wonder
Noun
  • Falat said that patients suffering from heat stroke have a core body temperature of 40 degrees Celsius — more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit — or higher, and are showing signs neurological abnormalities like confusion or unresponsiveness.
    — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • Both teams found that the precision of the technique reduced the likelihood of unintended chromosomal abnormalities.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of abnormality
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  • Despite the mechanical oddities inherent to living machines, investigations into spindle physics have been going on for decades.
    — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • In recent times, the mountain has developed some modern oddities.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of oddity
Noun
  • The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • This strategic evolution aims to transition Atlas from a high-cost marvel to a scalable, commercially viable solution.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of marvel

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